Origin
Carmel, IN
Evening in Carmel on Friday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Edgewood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carmel, IN
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Edgewood, IN
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Trip Overview
This 26.5-mile drive from Carmel, Indiana to Edgewood, Indiana is a quick trip, taking around 43 minutes to complete. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion, especially given the estimated fuel cost of just $4. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including East 146th Street and State Road 32, with a small portion on Fisherburg Avenue. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward local feel without requiring an overnight stay. This route is best suited for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated travel day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 43-minute, 26.5-mile journey. With only about 14% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and state roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on East 146th Street, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing your route, rather than cruising on an open highway. It's a very connected, local experience from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 146th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Lowes Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward East 146th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 146th Street
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lowes Way
Enter roundabout onto Lowes Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East 146th Street
Turn right onto East 146th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 146th Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Fisherburg Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Road 32 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| IN-37 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Nichol Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East Conner Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Keystone Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 146th Street
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Edgewood, IN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Enter roundabout
448 ft
·
25 sec
3
Continue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Keystone Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward East 146th Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Lowes Way
365 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lowes Way
7
Enter roundabout onto Lowes Way
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lowes Way
8
Continue on Lowes Way
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lowes Way
9
Turn right onto East 146th Street
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
East 146th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto SR 37
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
IN-37
12
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 38
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Conner Street
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
14
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Conner Street
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
16
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Conner Street
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fisherburg Avenue
18
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Fisherburg Avenue
19
Continue on SR 32
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road 32
20
Continue on SR 32
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Nichol Avenue
21
Turn left onto Orchard Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Orchard Lane
22
Turn right onto Maple Road
188 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maple Road
23
Arrive at destination
Maple Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Edgewood, IN
Evening in Edgewood on Friday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carmel, IN to Edgewood, IN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 146th Street, Fisherburg Avenue, State Road 32. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Carmel, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Lowes Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Carmel, IN to Edgewood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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