How far is Rossville, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Rossville, IN to Carmel, IN is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 00m.
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.
Township in Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Carmel.
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Start on County Road 900 North
8 m · 6 sec · County Road 900 North
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Turn left onto South Plank Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · South Plank Street
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Turn slight left onto West Kyger Street
2605 ft · 46 sec · West Kyger Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue
124 m · 13 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East County Road 50 S
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 S
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Turn right
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 421
68 m · 4 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West Main Street
1132 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2360 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street
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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 Rossville and Carmel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
17.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rossville and 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 Rossville to Carmel?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Kirklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Rossville and 27.3 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Rossville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Kirklin
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 Kirklin.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).
#1 Rossville
Human settlement in Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.4169800, -86.5947200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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