How far is Cloverdale, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Cloverdale, IN to Carmel, IN is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.22 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.12 mi
77.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.12 mi
Kilometers
77.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.22 mi
Kilometers
98.53 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Cloverdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverdale
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverdale
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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Cloverdale
29.7 mi
00h 31m
To Carmel
31.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Robert Weist Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
3 merges, 20 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
27.7 mi · 45%
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 34%
I 465
3.54 mi · 6%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.59 mi · 3%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

27.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 31m from Cloverdale
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cloverdale and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Cloverdale and 31.5 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Cloverdale and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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 Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 48.12 mi (77.44 km).

Cloverdale

#1 Cloverdale

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

Population2,128
Coordinates39.5147700, -86.7939000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: East Robert Weist Avenue (-86.7939, 39.514809)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.29
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.15 $16.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.65 $10.05 $20.11
Diesel $5.30 $11.46 $22.91

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverdale and Carmel. The current time is 22:05:31.

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.