How far is Leo-Cedarville, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Leo-Cedarville, IN to Carmel, IN is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.23 mi
02h 06m
Flight
103 mi
165.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103 mi
Kilometers
165.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.23 mi
Kilometers
207.98 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Leo-Cedarville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leo-Cedarville
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leo-Cedarville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Shadeland
IN

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Leo-Cedarville
58.3 mi
01h 03m
To Carmel
70.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leo-Cedarville and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leo-Cedarville and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on Ivans Lane

    535 ft · 29 sec · Ivans Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Leo Road

    2406 ft · 40 sec · Leo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Dupont Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion

    1618 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East State Road 18

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West

    153 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East 146th Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carey Road

    2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road

    2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Smoky Row Road

    4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road

    1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    145 m · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    1012 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    539 ft · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leo-Cedarville and Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
51.3 mi · 40%
South Strawtown Pike
42.2 mi · 33%
East State Road 18
5.77 mi · 4%
East 146th Street
5.47 mi · 4%
Leo Road
3.54 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Merge slight left

51.1 mi · 00h 56m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
01h 03m from Leo-Cedarville
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leo-Cedarville 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 Leo-Cedarville to Carmel?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Leo-Cedarville and 70.9 miles from Carmel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leo-Cedarville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leo-Cedarville and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 103 mi (165.77 km).

Leo-Cedarville

#1 Leo-Cedarville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,882
Coordinates41.2125500, -85.0166400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Ivans Lane (-85.016644, 41.212504)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leo-Cedarville and Carmel. The current time is 22:35:29.

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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.