How far is Carmel, IN from Warren, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Warren, IN is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Warren.
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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
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 218: Warren
1644 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West 1100 South Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 1100 South Road
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Continue on South Wayne Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Wayne Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
25 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Warren.
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.
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.
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 Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Warren?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 36.4 miles from Carmel and 36.4 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
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 Elwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Warren. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 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 Warren
City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 40.6828200, -85.4272000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-85.4272, 40.68282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
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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