How far is Carmel, IN from Elkhart, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Carmel and Elkhart is 117.94 miles (189.81 km).

Flight distance from Carmel, IN to Elkhart, IN is 117.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Carmel to Elkhart with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Carmel, Indiana to Elkhart, Indiana is: 138.98 miles (223.67 km) by car.

Driving from Carmel to Elkhart will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. It is located on the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Carmel is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Carmel Art Center and the Carmel Farmers Market.

Population	101643
GPS Coordinates	39°58'42"N 86°7'5"W
Latitude	39.9783700
Longitude	-86.1180400
Altitude	260
Country	United States

#2 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Elkhart is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Elkhart County Historical Society and the Elkhart County Fairgrounds.

Population	52172
GPS Coordinates	41°40'55"N 85°58'36"W
Latitude	41.6819900
Longitude	-85.9766700
Altitude	229
Country	United States

Starting point in Carmel: East Main Street (-86.118039,39.978466)
Ending point in Elkhart: Pletcher Court (-85.976539,41.682026)

Estimated Travel Time Between Carmel and Elkhart

The distance between Carmel and Elkhart is 224 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Carmel and Elkhart. The current time is 18:29:50.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.56 liters (4.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carmel and Elkhart.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carmel to Elkhart is $16.6 (diesel $21.41).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$16.6	$19	$21.23	$21.41

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carmel and Elkhart (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.