How far is Carmel, IN from Ripley, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Ripley, IN is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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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 02h 21m.
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 Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Ripley.
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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
38.1 mi · 47 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
1594 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
3264 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road
24.8 mi · 37 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Continue on South Monticello Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Monticello Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto 300 W
2 mi · 8 min · 300 W
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 N
22 m · 9 sec · 200 N
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Turn left onto 300 W
1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 300 W
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Ripley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
38.1 mi · 00h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Ripley?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Galveston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Carmel and 47.6 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Galveston
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 Galveston.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 82.6 mi (132.93 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 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-86.66029, 41.1006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
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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