How far is Carmel, IN from Upland, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Upland, IN is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Upland.
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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
9.1 mi · 16 min · East 146th Street
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Continue on Campus Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Campus Parkway
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Continue on Southeastern Parkway
85 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Continue on Southeastern Parkway
634 ft · 12 sec · Southeastern Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
48.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North, SR 22: Gas City, Upland
1800 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East 500 South
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 500 South
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Continue on County Road 500 South
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 500 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Upland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
48.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carmel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Upland?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Carmel and 32.4 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carmel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middletown.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Upland. Straight-line distance: 47.57 mi (76.55 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 Upland
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,706 |
| Coordinates | 40.4756000, -85.4944200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upland (-85.49442, 40.4756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
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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