How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to Carmel, IN is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Carmel.
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Start on Deer Valley Road
929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Shoreline Road
1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
826 ft · 40 sec · Sunnyslope Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive
2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East 109th Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 109th Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue
911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 9 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons 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
119 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons and 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons to Carmel?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 74.4 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 114.36 mi (184.05 km).
#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103200, -87.2130900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.88 | $47.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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