How far is Carmel, IN from Nineveh, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Nineveh, IN is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
51.64 mi
01h 18m
Flight
42.61 mi
68.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.61 mi
Kilometers
68.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.1 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nineveh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Nineveh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Southport
IN

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Carmel
25.8 mi
00h 39m
To Nineveh
25.8 mi
00h 39m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Nineveh.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin

    2078 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East King Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East King Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Morton Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morton Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 200 East

    1265 ft · 56 sec · South 200 East

  26. 26

    Continue on South 200 East

    1.3 km · 3 min · South 200 East

  27. 27

    Continue on South 200 East

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Nineveh Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South 100 East

    1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 300 South

    106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South 100 East

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East

  32. 32

    Continue on South Nineveh Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · South Nineveh Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Hospital Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 36%
East Southport Road
13.7 mi · 27%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 6%
South Nineveh Road
3.31 mi · 6%
South 100 East
2.59 mi · 5%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

12.9 mi · 00h 14m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southport
00h 39m from Carmel
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Nineveh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Nineveh?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Southport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Carmel and 25.8 miles from Nineveh.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southport, 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 Southport.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Nineveh. Straight-line distance: 42.61 mi (68.57 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Nineveh

#2 Nineveh

Township in Johnson County, Indiana

Population4,526
Coordinates39.3622700, -86.0847100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Nineveh (-86.08471, 39.36227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.65 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $5.30 $9.65 $19.31

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

There is no time difference between Carmel and Nineveh. The current time is 05:42:07.

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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.