How far is Carmel, IN from Fairmount, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Fairmount, IN is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Fairmount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Fairmount.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Lowes Way
111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way
25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way
789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way
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Turn right onto East 146th Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · East 146th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
9.3 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto West County Road 900 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West County Road 900 South
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Turn right onto South East 00 West
2610 ft · 50 sec · South East 00 West
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Turn left onto East 950 S
1.1 km · 2 min · East 950 S
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Continue on West Washington Street
2282 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
35 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Fairmount.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
IN-37
Exit the roundabout
25.9 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Fairmount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Fairmount?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Frankton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Carmel and 24.4 miles from Fairmount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Fairmount.
Stop Ideas Near Frankton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Town of Pendleton
Elwood Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 38.99 mi (62.75 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 Fairmount
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,742 |
| Coordinates | 40.4153200, -85.6505300 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount (-85.65053, 40.41532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
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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