Origin
Carmel, IN
Afternoon in Carmel on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Lynn, IN
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
67.1 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
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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Lynn, IN
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Carmel, IN to Lynn, IN covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 700 South, East 146th Street, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on East 700 South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.49 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
33.6 miles from Carmel, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 67.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 700 South is the longest continuous segment at about 37.9 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 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.
6
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 219
Toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Carmel, IN to Lynn, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Pendleton along the way.
Pendleton
21 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 700 South | 37.9 mi | 56m |
| East 146th Street | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| I 69 | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| E 700 S | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Campus Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Keystone Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 700 South
— 37.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Lynn, 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
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
East 146th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Campus Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Campus Parkway
11
Continue on Southeastern Parkway
278 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeastern Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Southeastern Parkway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southeastern Parkway
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 69
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 219
Toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
16
Enter roundabout onto State Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Street
17
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Street
18
Enter roundabout onto State Street
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
19
Continue on State Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
20
Turn left onto US 36; SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
E 700 S
21
Continue on US 36
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
E 700 S
22
Continue on US 36
38 mi
·
56 min
·
East 700 South
23
Turn right onto US 27
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto Sherman Street
92 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sherman Street
25
Arrive at destination
Sherman Street
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 33.6 miles from Carmel, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 67.1 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, 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 67.1 miles and 1h 40m.
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 East 700 South for about 37.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Carmel, IN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lynn, IN
The final approach into Lynn, 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 Lynn, 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
$10.49 one way
$20.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Lynn, IN
Afternoon in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Lynn, IN covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 700 South, East 146th Street, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 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 $10.49 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 67.1 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.
On the drive from Carmel, IN to Lynn, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Pendleton along the way.
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