How far is Fayette, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Fayette, IN to Carmel, IN is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Carmel.
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Start on 750 South
45 m · 6 sec · 750 South
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Turn right onto State Road 267
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 267
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Turn right onto Whitestown Parkway
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitestown Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Whitestown Parkway
51 m · 4 sec · Whitestown Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Whitestown Parkway
974 ft · 20 sec · Whitestown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2813 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
684 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1233 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street
150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
7 m · 1 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 Fayette and Carmel.
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.
Whitestown Parkway
Keep slight right
5.11 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Carmel?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Fayette and 11.6 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Zionsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zionsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 15.14 mi (24.37 km).
#1 Fayette
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
| Population | 2,575 |
| Coordinates | 39.9311500, -86.3972200 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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