How far is Carmel, IN from Ray, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Ray, IN is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 14m.
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.
Township in Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Ray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Ray.
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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 3 toward the route
137 m · 25 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville
1781 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Grand Park Sports Campus, Lebanon
685 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1478 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 421
17 m · 1 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto State Road 26
6 mi · 8 min · State Road 26
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 100 West
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 100 West
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Continue on State Route 75
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 75
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 75
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Ray.
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.
North Michigan Road
Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Ray?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Kirklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Carmel and 24.7 miles from Ray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ray.
Stop Ideas Near Kirklin
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 Kirklin.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Ray. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.21 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 Ray
Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.4542000, -86.5252800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ray (-86.52528, 40.4542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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