Origin
Carmel, IN
Night in Carmel on Wednesday
Local time
11:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Blooming Grove, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Blooming Grove, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carmel, IN to Blooming Grove, IN covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 $12.43 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Carmel, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 79.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carmel, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Blooming Grove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| Keystone Parkway | — | — |
| I 465 | — | — |
| I 465 East | — | — |
| US 52 East | — | — |
| New Palestine | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
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Longest stretch:
the route
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Blooming Grove, 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
9.3 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 52 East: Brookville Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine
15 mi
·
21 min
·
New Palestine
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
18 mi
·
26 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on West 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 3rd Street
16
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 2nd Street
17
Continue on State Street
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Street
18
Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
19
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 5th Street
20
Turn right onto Vine Street
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Vine Street
21
Turn right onto Stone Church Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stone Church Road
22
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 39.7 miles from Carmel, IN, or about 59m 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 59m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blooming Grove, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carmel, IN
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 39.7 mi from Carmel, IN · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Carmel, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blooming Grove, IN
The final approach into Blooming Grove, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.43 one way
$24.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.55 | $35.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Blooming Grove, IN
Night in Blooming Grove on Wednesday
Local time
11:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Cumberland, IN
40 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
21 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
1h 59m 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 Blooming Grove, IN covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 39.7 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 $12.43 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 Blooming Grove, IN is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Blooming Grove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carmel, IN to Blooming Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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