How far is Carmel, IN from McCordsville, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to McCordsville, IN is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and McCordsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and McCordsville.
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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 1 toward the route
11 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1097 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 96th Street
550 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1324 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
44 m · 4 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1945 ft · 48 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 8 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
44 m · 3 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2523 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
34 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2076 ft · 45 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
29 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
3041 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
71 m · 14 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fall Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
28 m · 6 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Road
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Continue on East 96th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Turn right onto North 600 West
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 600 West
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Turn right onto West Brookside Parkway
556 ft · 26 sec · West Brookside Parkway
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Turn right onto North Clearview Drive
69 m · 15 sec · North Clearview Drive
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Turn left onto West Jamison Drive
128 m · 18 sec · West Jamison Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and McCordsville.
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.
Keystone Parkway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 00h 05m
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 McCordsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to McCordsville?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Carmel and 8.1 miles from McCordsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near McCordsville.
Stop Ideas Near Fishers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and McCordsville. Straight-line distance: 11.43 mi (18.39 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 McCordsville
Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 7,750 |
| Coordinates | 39.9081000, -85.9227600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCordsville (-85.92276, 39.9081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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