How far is Brookston, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Brookston, IN to Carmel, IN is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.9 mi
01h 17m
Flight
58.48 mi
94.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.9 mi
Kilometers
112.49 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookston
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Brookston
36 mi
00h 38m
To Carmel
33.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookston and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    13 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookston 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
31 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
3 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
66.1 mi · 95%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 2%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 2%
Old Meridian Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Old Meridan Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

South Prairie Street

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
00h 38m from Brookston
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookston and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookston to Carmel?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Brookston and 33.9 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookston and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookston and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 58.48 mi (94.12 km).

Brookston

#1 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: South Railroad Street (-86.867283, 40.602808)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookston and Carmel. The current time is 02:19:09.

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.