How far is Carmel, IN from Brookville, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Brookville, IN is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
81.05 mi
01h 57m
Flight
70.17 mi
112.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.17 mi
Kilometers
112.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.05 mi
Kilometers
130.43 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Wed, Apr 15, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-14T23:17
Arrive Brookville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Morristown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Carmel
40.5 mi
00h 58m
To Brookville
40.6 mi
00h 58m

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
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    29 mi · 43 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1786 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
29 mi · 36%
East Main Street
18.4 mi · 23%
New Palestine
14.6 mi · 18%
I 465 East
14.2 mi · 18%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 4%
West 3rd Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

29 mi · 00h 43m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 58m from Carmel
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Carmel and 40.6 miles from Brookville.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

48 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

110 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Brookville. Straight-line distance: 70.17 mi (112.93 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brookville

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population3,114
Coordinates39.4231100, -85.0127400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Brookville (-85.01274, 39.42311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 Brookville. The current time is 23:17:26.

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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.