How far is Carmel, IN from Yorktown, IN?

The driving distance from Carmel, IN to Yorktown, IN is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
42.42 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.42 mi
Kilometers
68.27 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Tue, May 26, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-05-25T23:23
Arrive Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Carmel
21.2 mi
00h 30m
To Yorktown
21.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 16 min · East 146th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Campus Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Campus Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    85 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Parkway

    634 ft · 12 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1408 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    4.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Smith Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Smith Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Kilgore Avenue

    2410 ft · 52 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
23 mi · 54%
East 146th Street
9.55 mi · 23%
West Main Street
4.53 mi · 11%
Campus Parkway
1.49 mi · 4%
SR 67 North
0.98 mi · 2%
Keystone Parkway
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 30m from Carmel
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Cloudy near Yorktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Carmel and 21.3 miles from Yorktown.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Cloudy near Yorktown.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.35 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Yorktown

CDP in Virginia

Population11,041
Coordinates40.1736500, -85.4941400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmel (-86.11804, 39.97837)
End: Yorktown (-85.49414, 40.17365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.31
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.66 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.65 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $5.30 $7.96 $15.91

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Yorktown. The current time is 23:23:10.

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.