How far is Carmel, IN from Hartford City, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Hartford City, IN is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.15 mi
01h 28m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.29 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chesterfield
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Carmel
34.5 mi
00h 44m
To Hartford City
34.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Hartford City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Hartford City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    137 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lowes Way

    111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way

    25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way

    789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 146th Street

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Campus Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Campus Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    85 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    634 ft · 12 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    44.1 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City

    1875 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 900 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 900 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 700 South

    6 mi · 9 min · East 700 South

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Hartford City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
44.5 mi · 64%
East 146th Street
9.55 mi · 14%
East 700 South
6.01 mi · 9%
County Road 900 South
2.91 mi · 4%
County Road 950 East
2.03 mi · 3%
Campus Parkway
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

44.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 44m from Carmel
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Hartford City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Hartford City?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Carmel and 34.6 miles from Hartford City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Hartford City.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

111 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Hartford City. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Hartford City

#2 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Hartford City (-85.36997, 40.45115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Hartford City. The current time is 01:14:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.