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Trip from Carmel, IN to Bloomfield, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

103 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Carmel, IN

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town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Bloomfield, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Carmel, IN to Bloomfield, IN covers 103 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on the route, Keystone Parkway, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.10 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

51.5 miles from Carmel, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 103 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 103 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Carmel, IN to Bloomfield, IN is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carmel, IN to Bloomfield, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
the route
Keystone Parkway
I 465
I 465 East
I 69 South
SR 445
North Washington Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: the route — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Main Street
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

36 ft · 2 sec · the route
3

Exit the roundabout

0.2 mi · 19 sec
4

Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

3.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Parkway
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

138 ft · 8 sec · I 465: South Keystone Avenue
6

Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 465: South Keystone Avenue
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

430 ft · 11 sec · I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

0.8 mi · 2 min · I 465 East
9

Merge slight left

4.0 mi · 4 min
10

Merge slight right

11 mi · 12 min
11

Continue straight

8.7 mi · 10 min
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48 mi · 54 min · I 69 South: Evansville
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

11 mi · 11 min · I 69 South: Evansville
14

Take the exit slight right toward SR 445

0.3 mi · 47 sec · SR 445
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

26 ft · the route
16

Exit the roundabout

2.8 mi · 4 min
17

Continue straight

12 mi · 17 min
18

Turn right onto North Washington Street

82 ft · 3 sec · North Washington Street
19

Arrive at your destination

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 51.5 miles from Carmel, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, 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 103 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Carmel, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.5 mi from Carmel, IN · 1h 2m into the drive

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brooklyn, IN

52 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

Beech Grove, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brooklyn, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bloomfield, IN

The final approach into Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, 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

$16.10 one way

$32.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.68 $35.36
premium $4.89 $19.82 $39.64
diesel $5.61 $22.74 $45.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.01 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.42 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Carmel, IN

Morning in Carmel on Friday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomfield, IN

Morning in Bloomfield on Friday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Brooklyn, IN

52 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

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 5m 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 Bloomfield, IN covers 103 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are the route, Keystone Parkway, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.5 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 $16.10 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.

The drive from Carmel, IN to Bloomfield, IN is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carmel, IN to Bloomfield, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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