How far is Carmel, IN from Melody Hill, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Melody Hill, IN is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.04 mi
03h 30m
Flight
154.35 mi
248.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.35 mi
Kilometers
248.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.04 mi
Kilometers
292.96 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melody Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Melody Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Carmel
91 mi
01h 45m
To Melody Hill
91 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Melody Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Melody Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1097 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    95.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kansas Road

    584 ft · 17 sec · Kansas Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1497 ft · 46 sec · Saint George Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Memory Lane

    625 ft · 30 sec · Memory Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rode Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Rode Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Melody Hill.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
144 mi · 79%
I 465 East
24.8 mi · 14%
SR 57 South
5.81 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 2%
Oak Hill Road
2.56 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

95.7 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 45m from Carmel
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Sunny near Melody Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Melody Hill?

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Carmel and 91 miles from Melody Hill.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carmel and Melody Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Sunny near Melody Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avoca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Melody Hill. Straight-line distance: 154.35 mi (248.41 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Melody Hill

#2 Melody Hill

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population3,628
Coordinates38.0261500, -87.5158500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Melody Hill (-87.51585, 38.02615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Carmel, IN and Melody Hill, IN. The current time in Carmel is 00:21:43, although it is 23:21:43 in Melody Hill.

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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.