How far is Carmel, IN from Bainbridge, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Bainbridge, IN is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms
Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Bainbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Bainbridge.
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Start on East Main Street
1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
11 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1097 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
116 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2269 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
1978 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Rockville Road
6 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on Rockville Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 20 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
94 m · 14 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Bainbridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms leaving Carmel and Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms near Bainbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Bainbridge?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 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?
Clermont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Carmel and 26.8 miles from Bainbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms around Carmel and Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms near Bainbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Clermont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Woodruff Place Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clermont.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.96 km).
#1 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge
Town in Indiana
| Population | 743 |
| Coordinates | 39.7611600, -86.8119500 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge (-86.81195, 39.76116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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