Trip from Carmel, IN to Springfield, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

Distance

202.6 mi

326 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 48m ★

6 AM

4h 1m

8 AM

4h 27m

10 AM

4h 10m

12 PM

4h 7m

3 PM

4h 11m

5 PM

4h 26m

8 PM

3h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Carmel, IN to Springfield, IN covers 202.6 miles and takes about 4h 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 64, Springfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 161.7 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

101.3 miles from Carmel, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 202.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h highway drive covering 202.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 161.7 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 161.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 64. 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 202.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (Keystone Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Keystone Parkway

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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

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

28.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	161.7 mi	2h 57m
I 64	16.9 mi	18m
Springfield Road	7.6 mi	18m
Lockwood Street	4.2 mi	7m
I 465	4 mi	4m
Keystone Parkway	3.3 mi	5m
Highway 165	0.9 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 161.7 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Springfield, IN.

Start on East Main Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · East Main Street

Enter roundabout

37 ft · 2 sec

Continue

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout

137 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

Continue

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

430 ft · 10 sec

Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 2 min

Toward I 465 East Use the slight left / right lanes.

Merge onto I 465

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 465

Merge onto I 69; I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 69; I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465

8.7 mi · 10 min · I 69; I 74; I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

48 mi · 54 min · I 69

Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 21B Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 64

17 mi · 18 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 12 Toward SR 165: Poseyville

Turn left onto SR 165

0.9 mi · 1 min · Highway 165

Continue on SR 68; SR 165

0.1 mi · 16 sec · St Francis

Turn right onto SR 68; SR 165

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto SR 68; SR 165

4.2 mi · 7 min · Lockwood Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 66

0.6 mi · 53 sec · State Highway 66

Turn right onto Princeton Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Princeton Street

Continue on Springfield Road

7.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

Arrive at destination

North Springfield Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 101.3 miles from Carmel, IN, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.7 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 45 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.3 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Carmel, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 202.6 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Carmel, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 161.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.3 mi from Carmel, IN · 1h 57m into the drive

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IN

101 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.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IN to Springfield, IN

131.1 mi · 2h 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Springfield, IN

The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13178188272

Visit website

The Red Wagon

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Poseyville, Indiana

0.5 mi

DE ORO Mexican Grill

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Carmel, Indiana

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13178188272

Visit website

The Red Wagon

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.2

Poseyville, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18128742221

Visit website

DE ORO Mexican Grill

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13175800333

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13178971042

Visit website

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13175661400

Visit website

Freeland’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13173169875

Visit website

Flight Burger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13176692256

Visit website

Thai Prime Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13179369445

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.4

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 72.4

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.4

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72.4

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 146.7

View on nps.gov

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 160.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.67 one way

$63.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.78	$69.55
premium	$4.89	$38.99	$77.98
diesel	$5.61	$44.73	$89.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, Indiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVBOLT Charging Station

Bloomington, Indiana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.8	0	$21.27	$9.72
Efficient EV	50.7	0	$17.73	$8.10
EV Truck/SUV	81	1	$28.36	$12.97

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Carmel, IN

Evening in Carmel on Thursday

Local time

8:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IN

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Bloomington, IN

101 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

17 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

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Springfield, IN covers 202.6 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, I 64, Springfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.3 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 $31.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Carmel, IN to Springfield, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Carmel, IN to Springfield, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Springfield, IN

Nearby Places

Pad Thai Restaurant

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

Pad Thai Restaurant

The Red Wagon

DE ORO Mexican Grill

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Kona Grill - Carmel

Freeland’s Restaurant

Flight Burger

Thai Prime Restaurant & Bar

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

EVBOLT Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

National Parks Near This Route

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Carmel, IN

Springfield, IN

1 hour earlier

17 degrees cooler at arrival

4h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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