How far is Carmel, IN from North Judson, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to North Judson, IN is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
108.86 mi
02h 33m
Flight
92.15 mi
148.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.15 mi
Kilometers
148.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.86 mi
Kilometers
175.19 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Judson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive North Judson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Walton
IN

Town in Cass County, Indiana

From Carmel
54.4 mi
01h 16m
To North Judson
54.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and North Judson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    137 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    38.1 mi · 47 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport

    1594 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.2 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester

    3264 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road

    24.8 mi · 37 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Monticello Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South Monticello Street

  11. 11

    Continue on S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 600 S

    4 mi · 5 min · East 600 S

  13. 13

    Continue on West 600 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  14. 14

    Continue on W 600 S

    120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S

  15. 15

    Continue on East Talmer Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Talmer Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
38.1 mi · 35%
Logansport Bypass Road
24.8 mi · 23%
South Monticello Street
11.3 mi · 10%
East 600 S
4.02 mi · 4%
West 600 South
3.46 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

38.1 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
01h 16m from Carmel
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near North Judson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to North Judson?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Carmel and 54.4 miles from North Judson.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near North Judson.

Stop Ideas Near Walton

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

83 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

86 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

88 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and North Judson. Straight-line distance: 92.15 mi (148.3 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
North Judson

#2 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 North Judson, IN. The current time in Carmel is 21:55:13, although it is 20:55:13 in North Judson.

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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.