How far is Blooming Grove, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Blooming Grove, IN to Carmel, IN is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Carmel.
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Start on Stone Church Road
10 m · 7 sec · Stone Church Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
10.7 mi · 19 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
2544 ft · 51 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16.5 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West
2134 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1105 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove and Carmel.
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.
United States Highway 52
Continue on United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blooming Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Carmel?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Blooming Grove and 46.1 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blooming Grove and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 64.91 mi (104.47 km).
#1 Blooming Grove
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.5022700, -85.0646800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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