How far is Carmel, IN from Florida, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Florida, IN is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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.
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 Florida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Florida.
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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
3 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Turn right onto East Conner Street
1560 ft · 27 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
40 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1072 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fisherburg Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fisherburg Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Fisherburg Avenue
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Continue on State Road 32
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Road 32
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Continue on Nichol Avenue
4 mi · 8 min · Nichol Avenue
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Turn left onto Raible Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Raible Avenue
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Continue on 200 West
644 ft · 18 sec · 200 West
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Continue on Florida Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Florida Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florida Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Florida.
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.
East 146th Street
Turn right onto East 146th Street
6.17 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Florida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Florida?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Carmel and 15.8 miles from Florida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Florida.
Stop Ideas Near Lapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lapel.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Florida. Straight-line distance: 24.96 mi (40.17 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 Florida
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Indiana
| Population | 2,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.1603200, -85.7102500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florida (-85.71025, 40.16032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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