How far is Fairview Park, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Fairview Park, IN to Carmel, IN is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Road
103.76 mi
01h 54m
Flight
71.96 mi
115.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.96 mi
Kilometers
115.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.99 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sun, May 31, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview Park
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Park
2026-05-31T02:41
Arrive Carmel
Sun, May 31, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview Park
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
Coatesville
IN

Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fairview Park
45.7 mi
00h 57m
To Carmel
58.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 1550

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1550

  3. 3

    Continue on East Hazel Bluff Road

    2568 ft · 51 sec · East Hazel Bluff Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1714 ft · 38 sec · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 9th Street

    621 ft · 18 sec · South 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2813 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    120 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Road 163

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 163

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Ohio Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ohio Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 36

    19.6 mi · 29 min · US Highway 36

  12. 12

    Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockville Road

    12.9 mi · 21 min · Rockville Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview Park 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
41 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
2 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 36
19.6 mi · 19%
I 465 North
17.2 mi · 17%
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 15%
Rockville Road
12.9 mi · 12%
West Main Street
3.72 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 36

Continue on US Highway 36

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coatesville
00h 57m from Fairview Park
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview Park 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 Fairview Park to Carmel?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Coatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Fairview Park and 58.1 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview Park and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Coatesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coatesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

44 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

84 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Park and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 71.96 mi (115.81 km).

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#1 Fairview Park

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates39.6803100, -87.4175200
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 63 (-87.417449, 39.680268)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview Park and Carmel. The current time is 02:41:16.

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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.