How far is Carmel, IN from Daleville, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Daleville, IN is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
37.24 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.22 mi
50.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.22 mi
Kilometers
50.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.94 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Ingalls
IN

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Carmel
18.6 mi
00h 25m
To Daleville
18.6 mi
00h 25m

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
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    137 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lowes Way

    111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way

    25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way

    789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 146th Street

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Campus Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Campus Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    85 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    634 ft · 12 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    2015 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Commerce Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · West Commerce Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    46 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    26 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
23 mi · 62%
East 146th Street
9.55 mi · 26%
Campus Parkway
1.49 mi · 4%
Keystone Parkway
0.77 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.58 mi · 2%
West Commerce Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingalls
00h 25m from Carmel
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Carmel and 18.6 miles from Daleville.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

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 Mostly Sunny near Daleville.

Stop Ideas Near Ingalls

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 Ingalls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Daleville. Straight-line distance: 31.22 mi (50.24 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Daleville

Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,630
Coordinates40.1211500, -85.5580300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Daleville (-85.55803, 40.12115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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

There is no time difference between Carmel and Daleville. The current time is 06:52:20.

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.