How far is Carmel, IN from Russiaville, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Russiaville, IN is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Russiaville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Russiaville.
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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
26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East County Road 400 South
7.1 mi · 11 min · East County Road 400 South
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Continue on East Main Street
2522 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Union Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Russiaville.
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
26.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Russiaville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Russiaville?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Carmel and 19.4 miles from Russiaville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Russiaville.
Stop Ideas Near Tipton
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 Tipton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
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Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Russiaville. Straight-line distance: 31.4 mi (50.54 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 Russiaville
City in Howard County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,103 |
| Coordinates | 40.4175400, -86.2713800 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russiaville (-86.27138, 40.41754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
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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