How far is Carmel, IN from Poseyville, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Poseyville, IN is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Poseyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Poseyville.
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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 1 toward the route
11 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1097 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
131 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 165: Poseyville
2275 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 165
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 165
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Continue on St Francis
604 ft · 16 sec · St Francis
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Turn right onto East Main Street
684 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Cale Street
29 m · 4 sec · North Cale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Poseyville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
93.3 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel and Chance Rain Showers near Poseyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Poseyville?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Carmel and 94.9 miles from Poseyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carmel and Poseyville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Chance Rain Showers near Poseyville.
Stop Ideas Near Crane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Indianapolis Union Station
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Poseyville. Straight-line distance: 153.57 mi (247.15 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 Poseyville
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,031 |
| Coordinates | 38.1700400, -87.7830800 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poseyville (-87.78308, 38.17004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $3.77 | $25.27 | $50.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.50 | $56.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.54 | $71.07 |
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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