How far is Meridian Hills, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Meridian Hills, IN to Carmel, IN is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian Hills and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian Hills and Carmel.
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Start on East 75th Street
51 m · 9 sec · East 75th Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 3 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 Meridian Hills 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 Meridian Street
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
2.54 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian Hills 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 Meridian Hills to Carmel?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Meridian Hills and 4.4 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian Hills and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian Hills and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 6.44 mi (10.37 km).
#1 Meridian Hills
Included town in Indianapolis
| Population | 1,718 |
| Coordinates | 39.8900400, -86.1572100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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