How far is Carmel, IN from Alexandria, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Alexandria, IN is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
40.92 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.53 mi
49.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.92 mi
Kilometers
65.85 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Wed, May 13, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Wed, May 13, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-05-13T20:32
Arrive Alexandria
Wed, May 13, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Lapel
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Carmel
20.4 mi
00h 29m
To Alexandria
20.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.2 mi · 11 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1903 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    9.3 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1200 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1991 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Canal Street

    19 m · 3 sec · North Canal Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
23.6 mi · 58%
East 146th Street
6.95 mi · 17%
1200 North
6.06 mi · 15%
Cleveland Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Lincoln Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapel
00h 29m from Carmel
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Carmel and 20.4 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Lapel

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 Lapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Fishers City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Fishers City Hall

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 3.7/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

77 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.14 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Alexandria

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,956
Coordinates40.2628200, -85.6758100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Alexandria (-85.67581, 40.26282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Alexandria. The current time is 20:32:47.

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.