How far is Vincennes, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Vincennes, IN to Carmel, IN is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
146.84 mi
02h 25m
Flight
117.32 mi
188.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.32 mi
Kilometers
188.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.84 mi
Kilometers
236.32 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Vincennes
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vincennes
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vincennes
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Vincennes
77.4 mi
01h 12m
To Carmel
69.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vincennes and Carmel.

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    22 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2424 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    109.1 mi · 2 hr

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1105 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 25 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 Vincennes 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 6th Street
146 mi · 100%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Keystone Parkway
3.12 mi · 2%
Keystone Avenue
0.41 mi
East Main Street
0.34 mi
North Keystone Parkway
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North 6th Street

Merge slight left

109 mi · 02h 00m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 12m from Vincennes
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vincennes and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Vincennes to Carmel?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Vincennes and 69.5 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vincennes and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vincennes and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 117.32 mi (188.81 km).

Vincennes

#1 Vincennes

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

Population16,801
Coordinates38.6772700, -87.5286300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-87.528578, 38.677218)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vincennes and Carmel. The current time is 22:56:37.

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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.