How far is Battle Ground, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Battle Ground, IN to Carmel, IN is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.96 mi
01h 11m
Flight
52.89 mi
85.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.89 mi
Kilometers
85.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.96 mi
Kilometers
104.55 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sun, May 17, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Sun, May 17, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-05-17T08:18
Arrive Carmel
Sun, May 17, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Battle Ground
33.6 mi
00h 35m
To Carmel
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Ground and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on South Winans Street

    45 m · 13 sec · South Winans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prophet Street

    85 m · 16 sec · Prophet Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    891 ft · 25 sec · South Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on S Railroad Street

    863 ft · 24 sec · S Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Burnetts Road

    2042 ft · 45 sec · Burnetts Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto N River Road

    1296 ft · 26 sec · N River Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Ground and Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
59.2 mi · 91%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 3%
North 9th Street
1.48 mi · 2%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 2%
Old Meridian Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 35m from Battle Ground
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Battle Ground and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Ground to Carmel?

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Battle Ground and 31.4 miles from Carmel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Battle Ground and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pike, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 52.89 mi (85.12 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,973
Coordinates40.5083700, -86.8416800
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: South Winans Street (-86.841358, 40.508057)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Ground and Carmel. The current time is 08:18:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.