How far is Gas City, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Gas City, IN to Carmel, IN is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.93 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.11 mi
70.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.11 mi
Kilometers
70.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.93 mi
Kilometers
96.45 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in Gas City
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gas City
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gas City
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
Frankton
IN

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Gas City
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Carmel
33.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Gas City and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gas City and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    70 m · 15 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West

    153 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East 146th Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Carey Road

    2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Smoky Row Road

    4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road

    1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    145 m · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1012 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    539 ft · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gas City 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Strawtown Pike
39.8 mi · 66%
East 146th Street
5.47 mi · 9%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 5%
West 500 S
1.12 mi · 2%
Carey Road
1 mi · 2%
East Smoky Row Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Strawtown Pike

Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

30.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankton
00h 33m from Gas City
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Gas City 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 Gas City to Carmel?

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Frankton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Gas City and 33.9 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Gas City and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Frankton

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 Frankton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Arcadia Indiana Town Hall

Arcadia , IN
208 W Main St, Arcadia, IN 46030
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Elwood Housing Authority

Elwood , IN
1602 S A St, Elwood, IN 46036
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

97 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gas City and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 44.11 mi (70.99 km).

Gas City

#1 Gas City

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.4872600, -85.6130300
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-85.613074, 40.487259)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gas City and Carmel. The current time is 19:32:18.

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.