How far is Carmel, IN from Albion, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Albion, IN is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
99.66 mi
01h 59m
Flight
87.74 mi
141.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.74 mi
Kilometers
141.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.66 mi
Kilometers
160.39 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Tue, Apr 14, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Wed, Apr 15, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-14T21:24
Arrive Albion
Tue, Apr 14, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Carmel
49.9 mi
00h 59m
To Albion
49.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1097 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    66 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

    1997 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 256

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
66.8 mi · 67%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 19%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 3%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 3%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

66 mi · 01h 11m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
00h 59m from Carmel
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms leaving Carmel and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Carmel and 49.8 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms around Carmel and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Albion. Straight-line distance: 87.74 mi (141.2 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Albion (-85.73413, 38.74367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Albion. The current time is 21:24:29.

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.