How far is Wheatfield, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Wheatfield, IN to Carmel, IN is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.01 mi
02h 10m
Flight
97.28 mi
156.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.28 mi
Kilometers
156.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.01 mi
Kilometers
194.75 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Sun, Jun 7, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Wheatfield
Sun, Jun 7, 6:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheatfield
2026-06-07T02:26
Arrive Carmel
Sun, Jun 7, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheatfield
9:30 PM CDT
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Wheatfield
65.2 mi
01h 05m
To Carmel
55.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Grove Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2105 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Road 10

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    100 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatfield 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
35 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Road 10
114 mi · 94%
County Road 1200
5 mi · 4%
West State Road 110
2.49 mi · 2%
Madison Street
1.63 mi · 1%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 1%
County Road 550
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Road 10

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 48m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 05m from Wheatfield
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wheatfield and 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 Wheatfield to Carmel?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Wheatfield and 55.8 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wheatfield and Carmel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wheatfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheatfield and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 97.28 mi (156.56 km).

Wheatfield

#1 Wheatfield

Township in Jasper County, Indiana

Population880
Coordinates41.1930900, -87.0555800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Street (-87.055582, 41.192989)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 · Jun 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wheatfield, IN and Carmel, IN. The current time in Wheatfield is 02:26:17, although it is 03:26:17 in Carmel.

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.