How far is Corydon, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Corydon, IN to Carmel, IN is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corydon and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corydon and Carmel.
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Start on North Maple Street
552 ft · 26 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
1219 ft · 25 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left
1081 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 135
1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 135
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Turn left
1410 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
1772 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 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 Corydon and Carmel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Corydon and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corydon to Carmel?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Corydon and 75.7 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corydon and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
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 Jonesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Louisville, Kentucky
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corydon and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 122.04 mi (196.41 km).
#1 Corydon
Town in Indiana
| Population | 3,181 |
| Coordinates | 38.2120100, -86.1219200 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.99 | $39.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
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
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