How far is Kokomo, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Carmel, IN is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Carmel.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Lafountain Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Lafountain Street
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Continue on South County Road 00 East West
1 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
1922 ft · 33 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1208 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
7 m · 1 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 Kokomo 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.
North County Road 600 West
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo 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 Kokomo to Carmel?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Kokomo and 17.9 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.51 km).
#1 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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