Origin
Carmel, IN
Late night in Carmel on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Bainbridge, 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 17m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Bainbridge, IN
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Trip Overview
Carmel to Bainbridge is 53.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 465 and Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day. You'll experience a mix of highway and local road driving, so it's not a pure interstate cruise. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two Indiana locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 465 | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 19m |
| Rockville Road | 12.8 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 465
— 19.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Bainbridge, IN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Enter roundabout
37 ft
·
2 sec
3
Continue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
4
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork
380 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 465 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto I 465
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 465
Toward I 465 South
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 36
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 36
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Rockville Road
14
Continue on US 36
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on US 36
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
16
Turn left onto North Washington Street
309 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Washington Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Carmel, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Keystone Parkway
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Enter roundabout toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 West
7
24 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bainbridge, IN
Late night in Bainbridge on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
2 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 17m 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?
This journey features a mixed drive profile, with 42% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 19.4 miles on I 465, offering a period of consistent highway travel. As you transition from I 465 onto Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway and Rockville Road, expect the character of the drive to change, likely involving more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. The drive isn't exclusively high-speed interstate, but it does offer substantial highway segments.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on I 465.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (Keystone Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on I 465. 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 Bainbridge, 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 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (Keystone Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bainbridge, 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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