How far is Carmel, IN from Ingalls, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Ingalls, IN is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Ingalls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Ingalls.
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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
634 ft · 12 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Lapel, Fortville
1448 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West 1000 South
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1000 South
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Turn left onto 750 West
92 m · 9 sec · 750 West
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Turn right onto West Reformatory Road
1594 ft · 44 sec · West Reformatory Road
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Continue on West Pendleton Pike
594 ft · 19 sec · West Pendleton Pike
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Turn right onto Huston Street
1390 ft · 1 min · Huston Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
616 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Ingalls.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Carmel and Partly Sunny near Ingalls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Ingalls?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 10.9 miles from Carmel and 10.9 miles from Ingalls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carmel and Partly Sunny near Ingalls.
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 Ingalls. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 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 Ingalls
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,780 |
| Coordinates | 39.9569900, -85.8052600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ingalls (-85.80526, 39.95699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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