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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 500 W
1.5 km · 4 min · 500 W
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto North Monticello Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Monticello Street
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Continue on South Huddleston Road
24.9 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road
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Turn left
1488 ft · 31 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1476 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
20.8 mi · 30 min · Logansport Bypass
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Take the ramp right
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1208 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1337 ft · 38 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 Pulaski County and Carmel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galveston.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski County and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 79.56 mi (128.04 km).
#1 Pulaski County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,388 |
| Coordinates | 41.0418300, -86.6987800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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