Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Martinsville, IN
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The drive from Carmel, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 465, Keystone Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 53.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 465. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.2 miles on I 69.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 465. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 44, SR 252
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 42.2 mi | 48m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Keystone Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Morgan Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Reuben Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Martinsville, IN.
Start on East Main Street
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
Enter roundabout
Continue
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Reuben Drive
Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Carmel, IN · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Martinsville, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Carmel on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Martinsville on Saturday
Local time
1:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
27 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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