How far is Carmel, IN from Warsaw, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 18m.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Warsaw.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
54.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Peru, Fort Wayne
2886 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wabash Road
14.3 mi · 18 min · Wabash Road
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Turn left onto North 400 West
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 400 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 500 West
4.8 mi · 7 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West
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Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on South Buffalo Street
2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
1067 ft · 28 sec · South Detroit Street
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Turn left onto East Center Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Warsaw.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Meridian Street
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
54.9 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carmel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Carmel and 51.5 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
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 Flora.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
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Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 88.14 mi (141.85 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 Warsaw
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,200 |
| Coordinates | 41.2381000, -85.8530500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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