How far is Carmel, IN from Oak Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Oak Grove, IN is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
220.66 mi
04h 27m
Flight
179.94 mi
289.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.94 mi
Kilometers
289.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.66 mi
Kilometers
355.12 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM CDT
Return by in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
8:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Carmel
110.3 mi
02h 13m
To Oak Grove
110.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Oak Grove.

  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

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 69%
East Lloyd Expressway
26.6 mi · 12%
I 465 East
24.8 mi · 11%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 2%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
02h 13m from Carmel
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Carmel and 110.4 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 179.94 mi (289.59 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Oak Grove (-88.0217, 37.83616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.47 L · about $29.38
Round trip
$58.75
15.58 gal · 58.94 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.38 $58.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.13 $66.26
Premium $4.65 $36.25 $72.51
Diesel $5.30 $41.32 $82.64

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Carmel, IN and Oak Grove, IN. The current time in Carmel is 07:54:16, although it is 06:54:16 in Oak Grove.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.