How far is Centerville, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Centerville, IN to Carmel, IN is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Carmel.
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Start on North County Road 50 West
3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West
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Turn right onto West County Road 800 North
2.2 mi · 7 min · West County Road 800 North
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Turn left
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
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Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1105 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Carmel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South John F Kennedy Avenue
Merge slight left
84.1 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Carmel?
The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Centerville and 86.7 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Centerville and Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Centerville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
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 Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 146.19 mi (235.27 km).
#1 Centerville
Town in Indiana
| Population | 2,611 |
| Coordinates | 37.9942200, -87.0633300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
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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