How far is Lake Station, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Station, IN to Carmel, IN is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Station and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Station and Carmel.
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Start on Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, I 94 West
3057 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
684 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1233 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street
150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
7 m · 1 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 Lake Station and Carmel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Station 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 Lake Station to Carmel?
The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 74.8 miles from Lake Station and 77.5 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Station and Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Station and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Station and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 124.93 mi (201.06 km).
#1 Lake Station
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,850 |
| Coordinates | 41.5750400, -87.2389200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
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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