How far is Carmel, IN from Centerville, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Centerville, IN is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
174.41 mi
03h 32m
Flight
146.19 mi
235.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.19 mi
Kilometers
235.27 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.41 mi
Kilometers
280.69 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:33 AM to 10:33 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
9:54 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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Carmel
87.2 mi
01h 46m
To Centerville
87.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    29.2 mi · 35 min · West 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 800 North

    2.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 800 North

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North County Road 50 West

    3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 50 West

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
75.4 mi · 43%
West 6th Street
29.2 mi · 17%
I 465 East
24.8 mi · 14%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 12%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 2%
County Road 800 North
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
146.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 46m from Carmel
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Carmel and 87.2 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 146.19 mi (235.27 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Centerville

Town in Indiana

Population2,611
Coordinates37.9942200, -87.0633300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Centerville (-87.06333, 37.99422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.3 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.6 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Carmel, IN and Centerville, IN. The current time in Carmel is 01:14:23, although it is 00:14:23 in Centerville.

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.