How far is Carmel, IN from Albany, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Albany, IN is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
63.21 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.36 mi
82.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.36 mi
Kilometers
82.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.21 mi
Kilometers
101.73 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Tue, May 5, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-05-05T18:57
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Carmel
31.6 mi
00h 42m
To Albany
31.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    137 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lowes Way

    111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way

    25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way

    789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 146th Street

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Campus Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Campus Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    85 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    634 ft · 12 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West McGalliard Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue on West State Street

    2204 ft · 50 sec · West State Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Delaware Street

    128 m · 18 sec · North Delaware Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Delaware Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
30.3 mi · 48%
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 16%
East 146th Street
9.55 mi · 15%
North Broadway Avenue
9.23 mi · 15%
Campus Parkway
1.49 mi · 2%
Keystone Parkway
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 42m from Carmel
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Carmel and 31.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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 Middletown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Muncie City Court
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Muncie City Court

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

116 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

116 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Albany. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.66 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

Town in Delaware and Randolph counties in the U.

Population2,136
Coordinates40.3008800, -85.2419100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Albany (-85.24191, 40.30088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Albany. The current time is 18:57:29.

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.