How far is Carmel, IN from New Paris, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to New Paris, IN is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and New Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and New Paris.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
54.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Peru, Fort Wayne
2886 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wabash Road
14.3 mi · 18 min · Wabash Road
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Turn left onto North 400 West
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 400 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 500 West
4.8 mi · 7 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West
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Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on South Buffalo Street
2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
18.6 mi · 28 min · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1533 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and New Paris.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
54.9 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Partly Sunny near New Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to New Paris?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Carmel and 60.9 miles from New Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Partly Sunny near New Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Peru
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peru.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and New Paris. Straight-line distance: 106.25 mi (170.99 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 New Paris
New Paris is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5003300, -85.8280500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Paris (-85.82805, 41.50033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.72 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
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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