How far is Winfield, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Winfield, IN to Carmel, IN is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.11 mi
02h 19m
Flight
115.74 mi
186.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.11 mi
Kilometers
225.48 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Winfield
69.4 mi
01h 09m
To Carmel
70.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 117th Avenue

    984 ft · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Winfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Winfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 113th Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min · East 113th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    2619 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    53 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue

    911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
26
3 merges, 23 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 92%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 1%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Winfield Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Old Meridian Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

119 mi · 02h 09m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 09m from Winfield
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winfield 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 Winfield to Carmel?

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Winfield and 70.7 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winfield and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.26 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Town of the United States

Population5,486
Coordinates41.4053100, -87.2753100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: East 117th Avenue (-87.275312, 41.405426)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.71 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.42 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Winfield, IN and Carmel, IN. The current time in Winfield is 23:22:50, although it is 00:22:50 in Carmel.

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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.