How far is Smithfield, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Smithfield, IN to Carmel, IN is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Driving 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 03m.
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.
County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Carmel.
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Start on East Market Street
24 m · 9 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South 625 East
1138 ft · 37 sec · South 625 East
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Turn left onto East 138 South
1316 ft · 36 sec · East 138 South
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Continue on East Smithfield Pike
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Smithfield Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 400 East
1362 ft · 1 min · South 400 East
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit left toward Indianapolis
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1166 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street
42 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street
34 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 116th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1788 ft · 52 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1438 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
1 km · 57 sec · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1105 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 25 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 Smithfield 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.
Indianapolis
Take the exit left toward Indianapolis
27.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Carmel?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Smithfield and 32.7 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 46.82 mi (75.35 km).
#1 Smithfield
Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana
| Population | 1,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1700400, -85.2685800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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