How far is Carmel, IN from Fortville, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Fortville, IN is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Fortville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Fortville.
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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
9.1 mi · 16 min · East 146th Street
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Continue on Campus Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Campus Parkway
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Continue on Southeastern Parkway
85 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Continue on Southeastern Parkway
920 ft · 20 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Continue on Southeastern Parkway
1275 ft · 25 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeastern Parkway
84 m · 5 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Parkway
1763 ft · 35 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeastern Parkway
4 m · 1 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Parkway
39 m · 2 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeastern Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeastern Parkway
1710 ft · 36 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Continue on Southeastern Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Parkway
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Continue on North Merrill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Merrill Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Street
123 m · 10 sec · Michigan Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2043 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
38 m · 11 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Noel Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · Noel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Noel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Fortville.
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
9.13 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Fortville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Fortville?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Noblesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Carmel and 9.6 miles from Fortville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Fortville.
Stop Ideas Near Noblesville
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 Noblesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Fortville. Straight-line distance: 14.65 mi (23.58 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 Fortville
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,220 |
| Coordinates | 39.9322600, -85.8480400 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fortville (-85.84804, 39.93226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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