How far is Carmel, IN from Davis, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Davis, IN is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Davis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Davis.
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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 3 toward the route
137 m · 25 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
1746 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto Laporte Trail
9.5 mi · 13 min · Laporte Trail
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Osborn Street
670 ft · 25 sec · Osborn Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Pine Lake Avenue
7.1 mi · 12 min · Pine Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1783 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
990 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Davis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
105 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Davis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Davis?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Carmel and 72.3 miles from Davis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carmel and Davis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Davis.
Stop Ideas Near Macy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macy.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Davis. Straight-line distance: 125.55 mi (202.05 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 Davis
Township in Starke County, Indiana
| Population | 1,007 |
| Coordinates | 41.7147600, -86.8261400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Davis (-86.82614, 41.71476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.74 | $47.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
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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