Origin
Carmel, IN
Morning in Carmel on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmel, IN to Beech Grove, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Beech Grove, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.5-mile drive from Carmel to Beech Grove, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing I-69, I-465, and Keystone Parkway, it’s a highway-focused journey through the Midwest region. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, this route is very budget-friendly. You won't need to break up the drive or plan for an overnight stay; it’s a quick hop between two points in Indiana. Consider this a convenient connector rather than an extensive exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Keystone Parkway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Raymond Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Albany Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Beech Grove, 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 left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
10
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 421
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 421
Exit 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Southeastern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Raymond Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Albany Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
North 7th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
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 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Sou...
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Southeastern Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Southeastern Avenue
6
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Albany Street
Turn right onto Albany Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Beech Grove, IN
Morning in Beech Grove on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
32m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on I-69, offering a consistent pace. The roads are generally wide and designed for efficient travel, characteristic of major Midwestern arteries. While not particularly winding or technically challenging, the drive offers a predictable and smooth journey, keeping you moving at a steady clip for most of the 32-minute duration.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 465. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Carmel, IN
Full guide →Carmel is a city of just over 100,000 people (2021) in the Nine-County Region of Indiana north of Indianapolis.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 69. 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 Beech Grove, 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beech Grove, 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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