How far is Hobart, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Hobart, IN to Carmel, IN is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.86 mi
02h 24m
Flight
122.75 mi
197.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.75 mi
Kilometers
197.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.86 mi
Kilometers
239.57 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Fri, Apr 24, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobart
2026-04-24T02:06
Arrive Carmel
Fri, Apr 24, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobart
9:30 PM CDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Hobart
73.5 mi
01h 12m
To Carmel
75.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · East 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Lake Park Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Lake Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 61st Avenue

    2541 ft · 1 min · West 61st Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 61st Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · West 61st Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West 61st Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West 61st Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 61st Avenue

    1624 ft · 46 sec · East 61st Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobart 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
36 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
24
3 merges, 21 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 91%
West 61st Avenue
2.95 mi · 2%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 1%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Old Meridian Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

126 mi · 02h 16m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 12m from Hobart
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobart to Carmel?

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Hobart and 75.4 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hobart and Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobart and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 122.75 mi (197.55 km).

Hobart

#1 Hobart

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Population27,913
Coordinates41.5322600, -87.2550400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-87.255019, 41.532267)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hobart, IN and Carmel, IN. The current time in Hobart is 02:06:49, although it is 03:06:49 in Carmel.

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.