Origin
Carmel, IN
Night in Carmel on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Pulaski County, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
95.1 mi
153 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Pulaski County, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carmel, IN to Pulaski County, IN covers 95.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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, Logansport Bypass Road, US 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on North Meridian Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.87 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.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Carmel, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 95.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 95.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.6 miles (Keystone Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 40.2 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Keystone Parkway
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
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
|
~51m in
|
US 35
At end of road, turn left onto US 35
Navigation decision point
5
62.7 mi into trip
|
~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...
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 Pulaski County, IN, road signs point toward Logansport, La Porte and Rochester.
Logansport
40.2 mi in
|
~51m
|
via US 35
La Porte
62.7 mi in
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~1h 23m
|
via US 24; US 35
Rochester
62.7 mi in
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~1h 23m
|
via US 24; US 35
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 38.1 mi | 47m |
| Logansport Bypass Road | 24.8 mi | 36m |
| US 35 | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| East 11th Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Keystone Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Monticello Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 500 W | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| US 24 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 38.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Pulaski County, 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
25 mi
·
36 min
·
Logansport Bypass Road
10
Continue on US 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Monticello Street
11
Turn left onto SR 14
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East 11th Street
12
Turn left onto 500 W
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
500 W
13
Arrive at destination
500 W
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 47.5 miles from Carmel, IN, or about 1h 1m 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pulaski County, 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 95.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Carmel, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 47.5 mi from Carmel, IN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pulaski County, IN
The final approach into Pulaski County, 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 Pulaski County, 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
$14.87 one way
$29.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.32 | $32.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.00 | $41.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.31 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Pulaski County, IN
Night in Pulaski County on Thursday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Miami, IN
48 mi in
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
22 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
2h 16m 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 Pulaski County, IN covers 95.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Meridian Street, Logansport Bypass Road, US 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.5 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 $14.87 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 2h 16m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.6 miles (Keystone Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 40.2 miles (US 35): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Carmel, IN and Pulaski County, IN, road signs point toward Logansport, La Porte and Rochester.
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