How far is Carmel, IN from Rossville, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Rossville, IN is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.72 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.72 mi
Kilometers
76.8 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-15T20:27
Arrive Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Kirklin
IN

Township in Clinton County, Indiana

From Carmel
23.9 mi
00h 36m
To Rossville
23.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    137 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville

    1781 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Grand Park Sports Campus, Lebanon

    685 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1478 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  10. 10

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 421

    17 m · 1 sec · North Michigan Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  15. 15

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Kyger Street

    2605 ft · 44 sec · West Kyger Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Rossville Avenue

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Rossville Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 900 North

    8 m · 1 sec · County Road 900 North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 900 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 37%
Rossville Avenue
9.87 mi · 21%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 9%
East Wabash Street
3.39 mi · 7%
North Meridian Street
2.52 mi · 5%
West Base Line Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirklin
00h 36m from Carmel
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Rossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 23.9 miles from Carmel and 23.9 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Rossville.

Stop Ideas Near Kirklin

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

49 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

51 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Rossville

#2 Rossville

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

Population1,540
Coordinates40.4169800, -86.5947200
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Rossville (-86.59472, 40.41698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Rossville. The current time is 20:27:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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