How far is Woodburn, IN from Carmel, IN?
The driving distance from Woodburn, IN to Carmel, IN is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodburn and Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn and Carmel.
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Start on the route
3 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
33 m · 7 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1224 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Woodburn Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Webster Road
127 m · 16 sec · North Webster Road
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Turn left onto Old US 24
2.8 mi · 7 min · Old US 24
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Take the ramp left
79 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1994 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Indianapolis
1529 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
1618 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto East State Road 18
5.8 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 146th Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 146th Street West
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East 146th Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street
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Turn left onto Carey Road
2467 ft · 1 min · Carey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carey Road
21 m · 4 sec · Carey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Carey Road
2742 ft · 1 min · Carey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Smoky Row Road
4 m · 1 sec · East Smoky Row Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road
1563 ft · 46 sec · East Smoky Row Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
145 m · 27 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1012 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
539 ft · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1208 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
7 m · 1 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 Woodburn and Carmel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Strawtown Pike
Continue on South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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 Woodburn 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 Woodburn to Carmel?
The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 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?
Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Woodburn and 73.4 miles from Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodburn and Mostly Sunny near Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Shadeland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shadeland.
Waterloo
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodburn and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 103.38 mi (166.38 km).
#1 Woodburn
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1253300, -84.8533000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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 30, 2026
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