How far is Carmel, IN from West Terre Haute, IN?
The driving distance from Carmel, IN to West Terre Haute, IN is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hendricks 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 West Terre Haute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and West Terre Haute.
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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 1 toward the route
11 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1097 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West
116 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2269 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Terre Haute
1397 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Darwin Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darwin Road
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Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and West Terre Haute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 Sunny near West Terre Haute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to West Terre Haute?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Stilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Carmel and 49.7 miles from West Terre Haute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carmel and Sunny near West Terre Haute.
Stop Ideas Near Stilesville
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 Stilesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and West Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 79.18 mi (127.42 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 West Terre Haute
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.4650400, -87.4500200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Terre Haute (-87.45002, 39.46504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
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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