How far is Monrovia, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Monrovia, IN to Carmel, IN is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
44.2 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.7 mi
54.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.2 mi
Kilometers
71.14 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Monrovia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monrovia
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monrovia
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Monrovia
21.2 mi
00h 24m
To Carmel
23 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
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 Monrovia and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monrovia and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on North Water Street

    10 m · 7 sec · North Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    815 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on SR 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 39

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis

    2196 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monrovia 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
35 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
3 merges, 20 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 47%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.4 mi · 21%
I 465
3.54 mi · 8%
SR 39
1.77 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 465 North

Keep slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 24m from Monrovia
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monrovia 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 Monrovia to Carmel?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Monrovia and 23 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monrovia and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monrovia and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.23 km).

Monrovia

#1 Monrovia

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

Population1,670
Coordinates39.5789400, -86.4822200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: North Water Street (-86.482322, 39.578939)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.88 $11.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.63 $13.27
Premium $4.65 $7.26 $14.52
Diesel $5.30 $8.27 $16.55

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 Monrovia and Carmel. The current time is 22:12:49.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.