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Trip from Aboite, IN to Carmel, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

95 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

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 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

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Downtown Aboite, IN, IN

Aboite, IN

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Carmel, IN

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Trip Overview

This 95-mile drive from Aboite, Indiana, to Carmel, Indiana, is a straightforward 2-hour and 6-minute journey. Designed as a single-day trip, it's perfect for a quick getaway within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route offers an economical option for exploring Indiana. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more connected feel to the landscape than a pure interstate experience. You'll find no designated stops, so plan your breaks as needed, but the relatively short duration makes this a manageable excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.5 miles from Aboite, IN

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Jefferson Boulevard 33.3 mi 41m
South Strawtown Pike 32.9 mi 38m
SR 37 9.3 mi 12m
East 146th Street 5.5 mi 9m
North Huntington Road 5.3 mi 5m
North Baldwin Avenue 2.9 mi 3m
South Western Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Carey Road 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: West Jefferson Boulevard — 33.3 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Aboite Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Aboite Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Redding Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Redding Drive
3

Turn left onto US 24

33 mi · 41 min · West Jefferson Boulevard
4

Continue on SR 9

5.3 mi · 5 min · North Huntington Road
5

Continue on SR 9

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Baldwin Avenue
6

Continue on SR 9; SR 15

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue
7

Turn slight right onto SR 37

33 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
8

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
9

Continue on SR 37

9.3 mi · 12 min · SR 37
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward 146th Street
11

Keep slight right at fork

501 ft · 12 sec
Toward 146th Street West
12

Turn straight onto East 146th Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · East 146th Street
13

Turn left onto Carey Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Carey Road
Use the left lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto Carey Road

69 ft · 4 sec · Carey Road
15

Continue on Carey Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Carey Road
16

Enter roundabout onto East Smoky Row Road

12 ft · 0 sec · East Smoky Row Road
17

Continue on East Smoky Row Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East Smoky Row Road
18

Enter roundabout

475 ft · 27 sec
19

Continue

0.2 mi · 17 sec
20

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Keystone Parkway
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward Main Street Use the slight right lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto East Main Street

22 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
23

Continue on East Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration and 95-mile distance, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day from Aboite to Carmel. You can depart any time that suits your schedule, but an early start might allow for a more relaxed pace. Since there are no official stops, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 33.3 miles on West Jefferson Boulevard. The estimated fuel cost is low at $15, so you won't need extensive refueling planning. Flexibility is key on this turn-heavy route; be prepared for local traffic patterns.

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 47.5 miles from Aboite, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 21 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 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 38m

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 Aboite, 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 Aboite, IN

This is one driving day of about 95 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Aboite, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Jefferson Boulevard for about 33.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anderson, IN

48 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

Huntington, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gas City, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Aboite, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13178188272

Visit website

DE ORO Mexican Grill

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Carmel, Indiana

0.5 mi

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Hive Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12602409911

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carmel, Indiana

2.3 mi

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13178188272

Visit website

DE ORO Mexican Grill

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13175800333

Visit website

Kona Grill - Carmel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13175661400

Visit website

Freeland’s Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13173169875

Visit website

Flight Burger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13176692256

Visit website

Don Rigo Mexican Cuisine

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.3

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13172195251

Visit website

Thai Prime Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13179369445

Visit website

Rad's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13178101028

Visit website

The Hive Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12602409911

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 40.7

Marion, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 47.5

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 87.3 and 94.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 146th Street West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward 146th Street West
6
92.9 mi into trip | ~2h in | Carey Road

Turn left onto Carey Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
94.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
94.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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
5
94.8 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto East Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.85 one way

$29.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.31 $32.61
premium $4.89 $18.28 $36.56
diesel $5.61 $20.97 $41.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.31 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.30 $6.08

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 17, 2026

Origin

Aboite, IN

Night in Aboite on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carmel, IN

Night in Carmel on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

S 2 to 12 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 6:01AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

33 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 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 95-mile trip. With only a 10% highway share, you'll spend the majority of your time on roads like West Jefferson Boulevard and South Strawtown Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 33.3 miles on West Jefferson Boulevard, offering a consistent, albeit not high-speed, experience. This route emphasizes navigating through communities rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, providing a more engaging driving experience for those who prefer varied road conditions.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.3 mi on West Jefferson Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 87.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 87.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 92.9 miles (Carey Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Aboite, IN to Carmel, IN, road signs begin pointing toward 146Th Street West along the way.

146Th Street West

87.3 mi in | ~1h 50m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 95 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on West Jefferson Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 87.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 92.9 miles (Carey Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carmel, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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