Origin
Crawfordsville, IN
Night in Crawfordsville on Sunday
Local time
9:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN
Drive Time
55m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crawfordsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Carmel, IN
Kinley Lindsey
Trip Overview
The drive from Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN covers 49.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Englewood Drive, Lebanon Road, US 31 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.53 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
24.8 miles from Crawfordsville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 49.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Englewood Drive 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 Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN is easy. At 55m 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 Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Englewood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lebanon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 31 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Meridian Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Meridan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Meridian Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Englewood Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville, IN and Carmel, IN.
1
Start on Eastwood Drive
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
2
Turn right onto North Englewood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Englewood Drive
3
Turn right onto Lebanon Road
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Lebanon Road
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
6
Keep slight right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
7
Merge slight right
5.0 mi
·
5 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
11
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
12
Take the exit slight right toward Old Meridan Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Old Meridan Street
13
Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street
492 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Meridian Street
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
29
Exit the roundabout
66 ft
·
1 sec
30
Turn straight onto East Main Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
31
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 24.8 miles from Crawfordsville, IN, or about 27m 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 49.6 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.8 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carmel, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crawfordsville, 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 Crawfordsville, IN
This is one driving day of about 49.6 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crawfordsville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Crawfordsville, IN · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Crawfordsville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carmel, IN
The final approach into Carmel, 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 Carmel, 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
$7.53 one way
$15.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Carmel, IN
Night in Carmel on Sunday
Local time
9:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m 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 Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN covers 49.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Englewood Drive, Lebanon Road, US 31 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Crawfordsville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.53 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 Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN is easy. At 55m 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 Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crawfordsville, IN to Carmel, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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