Origin
Carmel, IN
Afternoon in Carmel on Saturday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Morristown, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Morristown, IN
Craig Adderley
Trip Overview
The drive from Carmel, IN to Morristown, IN covers 37.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, I 69, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| I 69 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Keystone Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 14.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Morristown, IN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Enter roundabout
37 ft
·
2 sec
3
Continue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
4
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
10
Merge onto I 69; I 465
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 52
Exit 47
Toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 52
Toward New Palestine
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 52
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on US 52
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 52
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward New Palestine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward New Palestine
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.85 one way
$11.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morristown, IN
Afternoon in Morristown on Saturday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
37.4 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 14.9 mi of that is on US 52.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Morristown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward New Palestine along the way.
New Palestine
18.6 mi in
|
~25m
|
via US 52
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on US 52. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Morristown, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morristown, IN before heading back.
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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