How far is Carmel, IN from Pine, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Pine, IN is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.54 mi
02h 59m
Flight
131.87 mi
212.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.87 mi
Kilometers
212.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.54 mi
Kilometers
250.31 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine
Sat, Oct 31, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Carmel
Sat, Oct 31, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-10-31T13:26
Arrive Pine
Sat, Oct 31, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Carmel
77.8 mi
01h 29m
To Pine
77.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66ยฐF
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE
Destination
61ยฐF
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft ยท 39 sec ยท East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m ยท 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1097 ft ยท 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    3.3 mi ยท 5 min ยท Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

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

    42 m ยท 8 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft ยท 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    116 m ยท 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2269 ft ยท 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi ยท 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi ยท 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi ยท 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft ยท 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft ยท 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    120.1 mi ยท 2 hr 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท East 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    3.7 mi ยท 6 min ยท East 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Airport Road

    933 ft ยท 20 sec ยท Airport Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Clark Road

    1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Clark Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Clark Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
120 mi ยท 77%
I 865 West
17.2 mi ยท 11%
I 465 West
7.86 mi ยท 5%
East 4th Avenue
3.72 mi ยท 2%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi ยท 2%
Clark Road
1.03 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi ยท 02h 12m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 29m from Carmel
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Carmel and Rain Showers Likely near Pine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Carmel and 77.7 miles from Pine.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.22 one way or $42.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carmel and Rain Showers Likely near Pine.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Pine. Straight-line distance: 131.87 mi (212.22 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

Population323
Coordinates41.6244800, -87.3942100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Pine (-87.39421, 41.62448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L ยท about $21.22
Round trip
$42.45
10.98 gal ยท 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $21.22 $42.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.49 $48.97
Premium $5.00 $27.43 $54.86
Diesel $6.78 $37.22 $74.43

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 ยท Oct 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Carmel, IN and Pine, IN. The current time in Carmel is 13:26:23, although it is 12:26:23 in Pine.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.