How far is Walton, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Walton, IN to Carmel, IN is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
52.92 mi
00h 57m
Flight
47.6 mi
76.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.6 mi
Kilometers
76.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.92 mi
Kilometers
85.17 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Mon, May 4, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Walton
Mon, May 4, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton
2026-05-04T18:57
Arrive Carmel
Mon, May 4, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton
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
Sharpsville
IN

Human settlement in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Walton
26.5 mi
00h 28m
To Carmel
26.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West May Street

    84 m · 17 sec · West May Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    12.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Keystone Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1208 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walton and Carmel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
42.6 mi · 81%
Keystone Parkway
1.67 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.26 mi
Main Street
0.23 mi
East 226th Street
0.16 mi
West May Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsville
00h 28m from Walton
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered 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 Walton to Carmel?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Sharpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Walton and 26.4 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walton and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

69 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 47.6 mi (76.61 km).

Walton

#1 Walton

Town in Cass County, Indiana

Population1,010
Coordinates40.6608700, -86.2419400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West May Street (-86.241853, 40.660736)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Walton and Carmel. The current time is 18:57:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.