Origin
Carmel, IN
Night in Carmel on Tuesday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Georgetown, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Georgetown, IN
Keke Cheng
Trip Overview
The drive from Carmel, IN to Georgetown, IN covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Meridian Street, US 35, US 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Carmel, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Carmel, IN to Georgetown, IN covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Meridian Street is the longest continuous segment at about 38.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.2 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 35): Navigation decision point.
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
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~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
40.2 mi into trip
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~51m in
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US 35
Take the exit onto US 35 toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 166
Toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
4
40.5 mi into trip
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~51m in
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US 35
At end of road, turn left onto US 35
Navigation decision point
5
62.7 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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US 24; US 35
Take the exit onto US 24; US 35 toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Mo...
4
69.1 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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West 50 S
Turn left onto West 50 S
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carmel, IN and Georgetown, IN, road signs point toward Logansport, La Porte, Rochester and Monticello.
Logansport
40.2 mi in
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~51m
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via US 35
La Porte
62.7 mi in
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~1h 23m
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via US 24; US 35
Rochester
62.7 mi in
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~1h 23m
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via US 24; US 35
Monticello
65.5 mi in
|
~1h 28m
|
via US 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 38.1 mi | 47m |
| US 35 | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| US 24 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Logansport Bypass Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West 50 S | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Keystone Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Georgetown Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| South County Road 600 West | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 38.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Georgetown, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keystone Parkway
5
Merge onto US 31
38 mi
·
47 min
·
North Meridian Street
6
Take the exit onto US 35
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 35
Exit 166
Toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 35
22 mi
·
32 min
·
US 35
8
Take the exit onto US 24; US 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 24; US 35
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
9
Turn right onto US 24; US 35
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Logansport Bypass Road
10
Turn slight right onto US 24
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 24
Toward US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello
11
Continue on US 24
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 24
12
Turn left onto West 50 S
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 50 S
13
Continue on West 50 S
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West 50 S
14
Turn left onto South County Road 600 West
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Road 600 West
15
At end of road, turn right onto West Georgetown Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Georgetown Road
16
Turn right onto West Georgetown Market
420 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Georgetown Market
17
Turn left onto West Georgetown Canal
343 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Georgetown Canal
18
Arrive at destination
West Georgetown Canal
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Carmel, IN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 72.4 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carmel, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carmel, IN
This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carmel, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Meridian Street for about 38.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Carmel, IN · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Georgetown, IN
The final approach into Georgetown, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Georgetown, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.32 one way
$22.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Georgetown, IN
Night in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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 Georgetown, IN covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, US 35, US 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 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 $11.32 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 is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.2 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.5 miles (US 35): Navigation decision point.
Between Carmel, IN and Georgetown, IN, road signs point toward Logansport, La Porte, Rochester and Monticello.
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