How far is Carmel, IN from Van Buren, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Van Buren, IN is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
66.8 mi
01h 29m
Flight
54.71 mi
88.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.71 mi
Kilometers
88.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.8 mi
Kilometers
107.5 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Buren
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Van Buren
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Carmel
33.4 mi
00h 44m
To Van Buren
33.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Van Buren.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 146th Street

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lowes Way

    111 m · 11 sec · Lowes Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lowes Way

    25 m · 2 sec · Lowes Way

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Lowes Way

    789 ft · 21 sec · Lowes Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 146th Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1903 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    9.3 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East North 00 South

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East North 00 South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 900 East

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North 900 East

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 900 East

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
42.2 mi · 63%
East 146th Street
6.95 mi · 10%
East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 8%
North 900 East
4.43 mi · 7%
East North 00 South
2.43 mi · 4%
South Washington Street
1.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
00h 44m from Carmel
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Van Buren?

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Carmel and 33.4 miles from Van Buren.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Van Buren.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 54.71 mi (88.05 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Van Buren

#2 Van Buren

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

Population1,475
Coordinates40.6172700, -85.5047000
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Van Buren (-85.5047, 40.61727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Van Buren. The current time is 04:01:23.

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.