How far is Carmel, IN from Brooklyn, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Brooklyn, IN is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
Driving Distance
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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 01h 01m.
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 Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Brooklyn.
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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
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 South: Kentucky Avenue
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 67 South: Mooresville
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
12.9 mi · 20 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn left onto East Sunset Lane
2557 ft · 2 min · East Sunset Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Observatory Road
1597 ft · 49 sec · Observatory Road
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Turn left onto West Knox Street
692 ft · 22 sec · West Knox Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
2698 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Brooklyn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 465 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
16.8 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Carmel and 21.7 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Speedway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 33.14 mi (53.34 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 Brooklyn
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,472 |
| Coordinates | 39.5392100, -86.3691600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn (-86.36916, 39.53921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
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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