How far is Yorktown, IN from Carmel, IN?

The driving distance from Yorktown, IN to Carmel, IN is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
47.75 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.75 mi
Kilometers
76.84 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmel
Mon, May 25, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-05-25T22:31
Arrive Carmel
Mon, May 25, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
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
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Yorktown
21.3 mi
00h 25m
To Carmel
26.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kilgore Avenue

    2410 ft · 52 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Smith Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Smith Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.1 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Commerce Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Commerce Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

    27.9 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East 116th Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 116th Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 116th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East 116th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1788 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1438 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    1 km · 57 sec · Keystone Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1105 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    135 m · 25 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1337 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorktown 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indianapolis
27.9 mi · 58%
East 116th Street
6.23 mi · 13%
West Main Street
4.05 mi · 8%
West Commerce Road
0.7 mi · 1%
West Smith Street
0.7 mi · 1%
South Walnut Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indianapolis

Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 25m from Yorktown
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Yorktown and Partly Sunny near Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yorktown to Carmel?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Yorktown and 26.5 miles from Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Yorktown and Partly Sunny near Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Carmel. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.35 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

CDP in Virginia

Population11,041
Coordinates40.1736500, -85.4941400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Carmel

#2 Carmel

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population101,643
Coordinates39.9783700, -86.1180400
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kilgore Avenue (-85.494086, 40.173536)
End: East Main Street (-86.118039, 39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Carmel. The current time is 22:31:01.

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.