How far is Huntingburg, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Huntingburg, IN to Carmel, IN is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.79 mi
02h 45m
Flight
124.4 mi
200.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.4 mi
Kilometers
200.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.79 mi
Kilometers
239.46 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Huntingburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingburg
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingburg
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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Huntingburg
74.6 mi
01h 22m
To Carmel
74.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    37 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1105 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingburg and Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
113 mi · 76%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 14%
North Main Street
7.02 mi · 5%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Keystone Parkway
3.12 mi · 2%
Keystone Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

South John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

84.1 mi · 01h 33m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
124.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
01h 22m from Huntingburg
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg to Carmel?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Huntingburg and 74.2 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:58 PM EDT.

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.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntingburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingburg and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 124.4 mi (200.21 km).

Huntingburg

#1 Huntingburg

City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,297
Coordinates38.2989400, -86.9550000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-86.954996, 38.298886)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntingburg and Carmel. The current time is 23:41:55.

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.