How far is Scott, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Scott, IN to Carmel, IN is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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 Huntington County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Carmel.
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Start on the route
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North 675 West
2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 120
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 120
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Turn left onto State Route 5
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 5
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Continue on North Van Buren Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Van Buren Street
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Continue on State Route 5
1 km · 1 min · State Route 5
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South 600 West
3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 600 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · South 600 West
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South 600 West
5.3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
3033 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Continue on North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East 146th Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street
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Turn left onto Carey Road
2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road
21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road
2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Smoky Row Road
4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road
1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
145 m · 27 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1012 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
539 ft · 9 sec · 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 Scott and Carmel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Strawtown Pike
Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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 Clear leaving Scott and Sunny near Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Carmel?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Scott and 88.4 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Scott and Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Andrews
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 Andrews.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Bryan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 124.77 mi (200.8 km).
#1 Scott
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 41.7336600, -85.5569300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.64 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.31 | $48.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.38 | $54.75 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
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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