Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Edgewood, IN
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This 26.5-mile drive from Carmel, Indiana to Edgewood, Indiana is a quick trip, taking around 43 minutes to complete. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion, especially given the estimated fuel cost of just $4. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including East 146th Street and State Road 32, with a small portion on Fisherburg Avenue. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward local feel without requiring an overnight stay. This route is best suited for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated travel day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 146th Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Fisherburg Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Road 32 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| IN-37 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Nichol Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East Conner Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Keystone Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Edgewood, IN.
Start on East Main Street
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Lowes Way
Enter roundabout onto Lowes Way
Continue on Lowes Way
Turn right onto East 146th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 37
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Turn left onto Orchard Lane
Turn right onto Maple Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward East 146th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Lowes Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto East 146th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Carmel on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 43-minute, 26.5-mile journey. With only about 14% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and state roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on East 146th Street, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing your route, rather than cruising on an open highway. It's a very connected, local experience from start to finish.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Lowes Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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