How far is Worthington, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Worthington, IN to Carmel, IN is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.74 mi
01h 43m
Flight
74.71 mi
120.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.71 mi
Kilometers
120.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.69 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
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
Brooklyn
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Worthington
45.2 mi
00h 51m
To Carmel
51.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Worthington and Carmel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fletcher Avenue

    1628 ft · 46 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  9. 9

    Turn right

    43 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road 67

    39.4 mi · 55 min · State Road 67

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

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

    684 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Old Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Old Meridian Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Old Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Meridian Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Old Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Old Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street

    1877 ft · 41 sec · Old Meridian Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1214 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    37 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    21 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2507 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1095 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 3 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington 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
37 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
2 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 67
61 mi · 63%
US Highway 231
13 mi · 13%
Canal Street
8.74 mi · 9%
North Meridian Street
1.63 mi · 2%
US 31 North
1.27 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 67

Turn right onto State Road 67

39.4 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 51m from Worthington
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Worthington 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 Worthington to Carmel?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Worthington and 51.5 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

72 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-86.979231, 39.125041)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 Worthington and Carmel. The current time is 23:41:50.

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.