How far is Chesterfield, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, IN to Carmel, IN is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.07 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.08 mi
46.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.08 mi
Kilometers
46.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.07 mi
Kilometers
69.31 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Wed, May 13, 7:07 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 7:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-13T18:22
Arrive Carmel
Wed, May 13, 7:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ingalls
IN

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Chesterfield
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To Carmel
24.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    8 m · 3 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Plum Street

    1781 ft · 55 sec · West Plum Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 500 East; South 1000 West

    567 ft · 25 sec · North 500 East; South 1000 West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old State Rd 67

    1026 ft · 21 sec · Old State Rd 67

  6. 6

    Continue on West Commerce Road

    531 ft · 14 sec · West Commerce Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Indianapolis

    27.9 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East 116th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 116th Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    51 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1788 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1438 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1 km · 57 sec · Keystone Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1105 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indianapolis
27.9 mi · 65%
East 116th Street
6.23 mi · 14%
East Main Street
1.11 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
0.63 mi · 1%
116th Street
0.59 mi · 1%
West Plum Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indianapolis

Take the ramp right toward Indianapolis

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingalls
00h 22m from Chesterfield
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Chesterfield and 24.3 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Ingalls

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 Ingalls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 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 8.8 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 11.2 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 Ingalls.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 29.08 mi (46.8 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population2,467
Coordinates40.1125400, -85.5969200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-85.596899, 40.11254)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Carmel. The current time is 18:22:38.

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.