How far is Carmel, IN from Versailles, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Versailles, IN is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
85.33 mi
01h 50m
Flight
77.8 mi
125.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.33 mi
Kilometers
137.32 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Versailles
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Versailles
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Shelbyville
IN

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Carmel
42.7 mi
00h 55m
To Versailles
42.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1338 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1097 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Adams Street

    743 ft · 35 sec · North Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tyson Street

    113 m · 22 sec · Tyson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
39 mi · 46%
South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 26%
I 465 East
15.4 mi · 18%
Keystone Parkway
3.34 mi · 4%
US 421
2.36 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

38.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 55m from Carmel
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Chance Rain Showers near Versailles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Carmel and 42.7 miles from Versailles.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Chance Rain Showers near Versailles.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Versailles. Straight-line distance: 77.8 mi (125.2 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Versailles

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates39.0720000, -85.2519000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Versailles (-85.2519, 39.072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Versailles. The current time is 04:59:54.

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.