How far is Carmel, IN from Princes Lakes, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Princes Lakes, IN is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Princes Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Princes Lakes.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin
2078 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto East King Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
31 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Morton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Morton Street
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Turn right onto South 200 East
1265 ft · 56 sec · South 200 East
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Continue on South 200 East
1.3 km · 3 min · South 200 East
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Continue on South 200 East
1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East
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Turn right onto Nineveh Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road
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Continue on South 100 East
1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East
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Turn right onto East 300 South
106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South
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Turn left onto South 100 East
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East
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Continue on South Nineveh Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · South Nineveh Road
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Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive
1232 ft · 54 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
1116 ft · 49 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
980 ft · 43 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Turn right onto Hoover Drive
1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoover Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Princes Lakes.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Sunny near Princes Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Princes Lakes?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 27 miles from Carmel and 27 miles from Princes Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Sunny near Princes Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Southport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southport.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Princes Lakes. Straight-line distance: 43.18 mi (69.49 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 Princes Lakes
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 39.3536600, -86.0980500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princes Lakes (-86.09805, 39.35366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
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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