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

The driving distance from Hartford City, IN to Carmel, IN is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
74.33 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.33 mi
Kilometers
119.62 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford City
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Hartford City
34.5 mi
00h 37m
To Carmel
39.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Water Street

    6 mi · 9 min · West Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 900 South

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 900 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East 116th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 116th Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    51 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1788 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1438 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1 km · 57 sec · Keystone Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1105 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 South
52.5 mi · 71%
East 116th Street
6.23 mi · 8%
West Water Street
6.01 mi · 8%
County Road 950 East
2.03 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
0.63 mi · 1%
116th Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 900 South

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 37m from Hartford City
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford City to Carmel?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Hartford City and 39.8 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

111 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford City and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).

Hartford City

#1 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-85.369968, 40.451285)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.93 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.24 gal · 19.86 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.65 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $5.30 $13.90 $27.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford City and Carmel. The current time is 01:10:19.

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.