How far is Huntington, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Huntington, IN to Carmel, IN is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
94.1 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.52 mi
113.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.52 mi
Kilometers
113.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.1 mi
Kilometers
151.44 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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
Fairmount
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Huntington
39.7 mi
00h 47m
To Carmel
54.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Huntington and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Park Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Marion Road

    16.8 mi · 19 min · North Marion Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Huntington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West

    153 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East 146th Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Carey Road

    2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  16. 16

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

    4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road

    1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    145 m · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1012 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    539 ft · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
42.2 mi · 45%
North Marion Road
16.8 mi · 18%
East 146th Street
5.47 mi · 6%
North Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 6%
North Baldwin Avenue
2.91 mi · 3%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairmount
00h 47m from Huntington
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington 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 Huntington to Carmel?

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Huntington and 54.4 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairmount

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

85 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

105 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

113 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 70.52 mi (113.49 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

City in Indiana

Population17,052
Coordinates40.8831000, -85.4974800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-85.49758, 40.883046)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 Huntington and Carmel. The current time is 19:58:51.

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.