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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.35 mi
02h 29m
Flight
114.36 mi
184.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.36 mi
Kilometers
184.05 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.35 mi
Kilometers
233.92 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakes of the Four Seasons
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakes of the Four Seasons
9:30 PM CDT
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Lakes of the Four Seasons
71 mi
01h 14m
To Carmel
74.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 40 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 109th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 109th Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue

    911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  41. 41

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
26
3 merges, 23 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 89%
East 109th Avenue
5.24 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 1%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Old Meridian Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 14m from Lakes of the Four Seasons
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

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).

Lakes of the Four Seasons

#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley Road (-87.212981, 41.410354)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN and Carmel, IN. The current time in Lakes of the Four Seasons is 01:04:12, although it is 02:04:12 in Carmel.

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.