Origin
Scott, IN
Evening in Scott on Tuesday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scott, IN to Carmel, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
147.7 mi
238 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scott, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scott, IN to Carmel, IN covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, South State Road 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.09 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.9 miles from Scott, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Scott, IN to Carmel, IN covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Strawtown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 120 / State Road 120.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 22 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Navigation decision point; at 140 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 145.6 miles (Carey Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 120 / State Road 120
At end of road, turn right onto SR 120 / State Road 120
Navigation decision point
6
140 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 146th Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 146th Street West
6
145.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
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Carey Road
Turn left onto Carey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
146.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
147.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Main Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scott, IN to Carmel, IN, road signs begin pointing toward 146Th Street West along the way.
146Th Street West
140 mi in
|
~3h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Strawtown Pike | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| SR 9 | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| South State Road 9 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| North Baseline Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| South 600 West | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| SR 37 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| East 146th Street | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| State Route 5 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott, IN and Carmel, IN.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
135 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto North 675 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 675 West
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 120
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 120
5
Turn left onto SR 5
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 5
6
Continue on SR 5
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Van Buren Street
7
Continue on SR 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 5
8
Turn left onto US 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 20
9
Turn right onto South 600 West
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South 600 West
10
At end of road, turn right onto South 600 West
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South 600 West
11
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on South 600 West
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South 600 West
13
Turn left onto US 6
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6
14
Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 290 West
15
At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Albion Road
16
Continue on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
17
Turn right onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Orange Street
18
Continue on SR 9
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Baseline Road
19
Continue on SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 205
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Street
21
Continue on SR 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Road 9
22
Take the ramp onto SR 9
31 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 9
23
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
25
Continue on SR 37
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 37
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward 146th Street
27
Keep slight right at fork
501 ft
·
12 sec
Toward 146th Street West
28
Turn straight onto East 146th Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East 146th Street
29
Turn left onto Carey Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Carey Road
Use the left lane.
30
Enter roundabout onto Carey Road
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
Carey Road
31
Continue on Carey Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Carey Road
32
Enter roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Smoky Row Road
33
Continue on East Smoky Row Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Smoky Row Road
34
Enter roundabout
475 ft
·
27 sec
35
Continue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
36
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Keystone Parkway
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
38
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
39
Continue on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
40
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 73.9 miles from Scott, IN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Scott, 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 Scott, IN
This is one driving day of about 147.7 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scott, 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 South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.9 mi from Scott, IN · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Scott, 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
$23.09 one way
$46.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.42 | $56.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.61 | $65.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.45 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Carmel, IN
Evening in Carmel on Tuesday
Local time
7:39 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
2 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
3h 26m 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 Scott, IN to Carmel, IN covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, South State Road 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.9 miles from Scott, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.09 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 22 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Navigation decision point; at 140 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 145.6 miles (Carey Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Scott, IN to Carmel, IN, road signs begin pointing toward 146Th Street West along the way.
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