How far is Ingalls, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Ingalls, IN to Carmel, IN is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ingalls and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingalls and Carmel.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
616 ft · 29 sec · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Huston Street
1390 ft · 1 min · Huston Street
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Turn left onto West Pendleton Pike
594 ft · 16 sec · West Pendleton Pike
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Continue on West Reformatory Road
1594 ft · 46 sec · West Reformatory Road
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Turn left onto 750 West
92 m · 9 sec · 750 West
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Turn right onto West 1000 South
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1000 South
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1501 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1166 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street
42 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street
34 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1788 ft · 52 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1438 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
1 km · 57 sec · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1105 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingalls and Carmel.
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.
West 1000 South
Merge slight left
8.58 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Ingalls and Partly Sunny near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ingalls to Carmel?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Ingalls and 16.5 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ingalls and Partly Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Fishers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ingalls and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.76 km).
#1 Ingalls
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,780 |
| Coordinates | 39.9569900, -85.8052600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carmel
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 101,643 |
| Coordinates | 39.9783700, -86.1180400 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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