How far is Carmel, IN from Cloverdale, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Cloverdale, IN is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
61.11 mi
01h 15m
Flight
48.12 mi
77.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.12 mi
Kilometers
77.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.11 mi
Kilometers
98.35 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Cloverdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Carmel
30.5 mi
00h 37m
To Cloverdale
30.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 465 West

    116 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2269 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    28.7 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1958 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Robert Weist Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.7 mi · 47%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 25%
I 465 West
7.86 mi · 13%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 5%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 37m from Carmel
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Sunny near Cloverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Carmel and 30.6 miles from Cloverdale.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Sunny near Cloverdale.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Cloverdale. Straight-line distance: 48.12 mi (77.44 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Cloverdale

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

Population2,128
Coordinates39.5147700, -86.7939000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Cloverdale (-86.7939, 39.51477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Cloverdale. The current time is 00:06:10.

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.