How far is Carmel, IN from Turkey Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Turkey Creek, IN is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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.
City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Turkey Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Turkey Creek.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Lowes Way
111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way
25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way
789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way
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Turn right onto East 146th Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · East 146th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
9.3 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto Sears Drive
2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left
1524 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
25.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Ashley, Hudson
1317 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Road 4
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Road 4
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bronson Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Bronson Road
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Turn left onto West Turkey Creek Road
110 m · 10 sec · West Turkey Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Turkey Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Turkey Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East 4th Street
Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 Turkey Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Turkey Creek?
The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Carmel and 72.1 miles from Turkey Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Turkey Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Waterloo
Bryan
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Turkey Creek. Straight-line distance: 119.73 mi (192.69 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 Turkey Creek
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 8,423 |
| Coordinates | 41.5558800, -85.1708000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Turkey Creek (-85.1708, 41.55588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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