How far is Carmel, IN from Boonville, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Boonville, IN is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.84 mi
03h 39m
Flight
147.03 mi
236.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.03 mi
Kilometers
236.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.84 mi
Kilometers
308.73 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Carmel
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 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 Boonville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:40 AM to 10:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Carmel
95.9 mi
01h 49m
To Boonville
95.9 mi
01h 49m

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
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    1331 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

    1665 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto State Road 61

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61

    76 m · 5 sec · State Road 61

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

  21. 21

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    106 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    105 m · 14 sec · South 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    106 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    19 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
142 mi · 74%
I 465 East
24.8 mi · 13%
I 64 East
9.87 mi · 5%
State Road 61
9.47 mi · 5%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

93.8 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 49m from Carmel
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Carmel and 95.9 miles from Boonville.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carmel and Boonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

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 near Boonville.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 147.03 mi (236.62 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Boonville

County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

Population6,409
Coordinates38.0492100, -87.2741700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Boonville (-87.27417, 38.04921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.62 L · about $25.53
Round trip
$51.06
13.54 gal · 51.24 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.53 $51.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.79 $57.59
Premium $4.65 $31.51 $63.02
Diesel $5.30 $35.91 $71.82

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Carmel, IN and Boonville, IN. The current time in Carmel is 21:24:31, although it is 20:24:31 in Boonville.

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.