How far is Oxford, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Oxford, IN to Carmel, IN is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Carmel.
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Start on East McConnell Street
691 ft · 16 sec · East McConnell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Michigan Street
85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street
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Turn left onto Benton Street
1444 ft · 29 sec · Benton Street
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Continue on East 600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South
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Turn right
14.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Sagamore Parkway West
5.1 mi · 9 min · Sagamore Parkway West
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Turn left onto Schuyler Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
684 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
1233 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
1.6 mi · 2 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 Oxford and Carmel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Carmel?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Oxford and 40 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 70.35 mi (113.21 km).
#1 Oxford
Town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.5197600, -87.2477900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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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