How far is Pulaski County, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Pulaski County, IN to Carmel, IN is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.16 mi
01h 45m
Flight
79.56 mi
128.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.56 mi
Kilometers
128.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.16 mi
Kilometers
153.15 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Tue, Jul 28, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Pulaski County
Tue, Jul 28, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski County
2026-07-28T07:11
Arrive Carmel
Tue, Jul 28, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski County
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
Galveston
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Pulaski County
47.7 mi
00h 52m
To Carmel
47.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski County and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on 500 W

    1.5 km · 4 min · 500 W

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Monticello Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Monticello Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    24.9 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1488 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Logansport Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pulaski County 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Logansport Bypass
51.4 mi · 54%
South Huddleston Road
25.2 mi · 26%
Keystone Parkway
1.67 mi · 2%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.13 mi · 1%
North Monticello Street
1.05 mi · 1%
500 W
0.93 mi · 1%
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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galveston
00h 52m from Pulaski County
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski County and Partly Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pulaski County to Carmel?

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Galveston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Pulaski County and 47.5 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pulaski County and Partly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Galveston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

62 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

82 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

91 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski County and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 79.56 mi (128.04 km).

Pulaski County

#1 Pulaski County

County in Indiana, United States

Population12,388
Coordinates41.0418300, -86.6987800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: 500 W (-86.699518, 41.041832)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Pulaski County and Carmel. The current time is 07:11:49.

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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.