How far is Harrison, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Harrison, IN to Carmel, IN is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
102 mi
01h 45m
Flight
75.93 mi
122.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102 mi
Kilometers
164.15 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Stilesville
IN

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

From Harrison
50.1 mi
00h 52m
To Carmel
51.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bolton Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Bolton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
62.1 mi · 61%
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 21%
Bolton Road
5.12 mi · 5%
I 465
3.54 mi · 3%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 2%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stilesville
00h 52m from Harrison
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to Carmel?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Stilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Harrison and 51.9 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stilesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stilesville, 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 Stilesville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

54 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 Harrison and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 75.93 mi (122.19 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Township in Harrison County, Indiana

Population1,546
Coordinates39.5286500, -87.4222400
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Bolton Road (-87.425106, 39.530164)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 Harrison and Carmel. The current time is 02:25:33.

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.