How far is Mooresville, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Mooresville, IN to Carmel, IN is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.6 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.68 mi
46.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.6 mi
Kilometers
63.73 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sat, May 30, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Mooresville
Sat, May 30, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-05-30T07:43
Arrive Carmel
Sat, May 30, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Mooresville
18.1 mi
00h 22m
To Carmel
21.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mooresville and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2375 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Indianapolis Road

    1741 ft · 35 sec · Indianapolis Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Samuel Moore Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Samuel Moore Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mooresville 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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
2 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuel Moore Parkway
22.6 mi · 57%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 4%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 3%
Old Meridian Street
0.98 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuel Moore Parkway

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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 22m from Mooresville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mooresville and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mooresville to Carmel?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Mooresville and 21.4 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mooresville and Mostly Sunny 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 8.3 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 12.2 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 12.2 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 Mooresville and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.16 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Population9,863
Coordinates39.6128200, -86.3741600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.37416, 39.612772)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mooresville and Carmel. The current time is 07:43:30.

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.