Origin
Battle Ground, IN
Morning in Battle Ground on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Battle Ground, 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
1h 23m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Battle Ground, IN
Surya Anand
Carmel, IN
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Trip Overview
This 67.2-mile drive from Battle Ground, Indiana, to Carmel, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Given its manageable length and duration, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to spend your time at either destination without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, with an estimated fuel cost of $11, making it an economical choice for travelers within the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a consistent and efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 48.6 mi | 52m |
| I 865 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 465 | 5 mi | 5m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 9th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Meridian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Burnetts Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 48.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground, IN and Carmel, IN.
1
Start on South Winans Street
147 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Winans Street
2
Turn left onto Prophet Street
278 ft
·
16 sec
·
Prophet Street
3
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Railroad Street
4
Continue on S Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
S Railroad Street
5
Continue on North 9th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 9th Street
6
Turn right onto Burnetts Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Burnetts Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto N River Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
N River Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto I 65
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 65
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 465
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
15
Merge onto US 31
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 126
Toward Old Meridan Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street
490 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
209 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
19
Continue on Old Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
20
Enter roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
21
Continue on Old Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
22
Enter roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
23
Continue on Old Meridian Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
24
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
122 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
28
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
70 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
30
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
31
Continue on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
32
Enter roundabout
107 ft
·
2 sec
33
Continue
67 ft
·
1 sec
34
Turn straight onto East Main Street
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
35
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Battle Ground, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 51.4 and 64.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 865
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, West...
6
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
6
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31 toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
7
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Old Meridan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 126
Toward Old Meridan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.54 | $23.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Carmel on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 67.2-mile journey, with 88% of the route being on interstates. You'll mainly navigate I-65, I-865, and I-465, offering a smooth and rapid transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 48.6 miles on I-65, providing a solid period of consistent driving. This profile suggests a journey characterized by speed and efficiency rather than winding backroads or frequent scenic detours. Prepare for a driving experience largely defined by these major roadways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 865. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.4 miles in near I 865.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Battle Ground, IN and Carmel, IN, road signs point toward Westfield and Kokomo.
Westfield
61.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Kokomo
61.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Carmel, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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