How far is North Judson, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from North Judson, IN to Carmel, IN is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
109.28 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.15 mi
148.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.15 mi
Kilometers
148.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.28 mi
Kilometers
175.87 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in North Judson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Judson
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Judson
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
Walton
IN

Town in Cass County, Indiana

From North Judson
54.6 mi
01h 00m
To Carmel
54.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 North Judson and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Judson and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 4 sec · Schricker Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Talmer Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Talmer Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on W 600 S

    120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S

  4. 4

    Continue on West 600 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  5. 5

    Continue on East 600 S

    4 mi · 6 min · East 600 S

  6. 6

    Turn right onto S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  7. 7

    Continue on South 400 East

    11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East

  8. 8

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    24.9 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1488 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Logansport Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Judson 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Logansport Bypass
51.4 mi · 47%
South Huddleston Road
25.2 mi · 23%
South 400 East
11.3 mi · 10%
East 600 S
4.02 mi · 4%
West 600 South
3.46 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Logansport Bypass

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
01h 00m from North Judson
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Judson 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 North Judson to Carmel?

The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from North Judson and 54.7 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Judson and Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Judson and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Walton

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

83 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

86 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

88 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Judson and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 92.15 mi (148.3 km).

North Judson

#1 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Schricker Ave (-86.775865, 41.215075)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.6 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.2 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Judson, IN and Carmel, IN. The current time in North Judson is 19:23:29, although it is 20:23:29 in Carmel.

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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.