The drive from Carmel, IN to Greene, IN covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, West Walnut Street, West McGalliard Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.9 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Carmel, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
29.9 mi
32m
West Walnut Street
10.9 mi
12m
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi
15m
East 146th Street
9.1 mi
15m
SR 67
7.5 mi
8m
South Como Road
1.8 mi
6m
North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Campus Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 29.9 mi, about 32m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,253 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,668
Quietest
2 AM
~228 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, IN and Greene, IN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·East Main Street
2
Enter roundabout
448 ft·25 sec
3
Continue
0.2 mi·21 sec
4
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Keystone Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward East 146th StreetUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Lowes Way
365 ft·10 sec·Lowes Way
7
Enter roundabout onto Lowes Way
81 ft·2 sec·Lowes Way
8
Continue on Lowes Way
0.1 mi·21 sec·Lowes Way
9
Turn right onto East 146th Street
9.1 mi·15 min·East 146th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Campus Parkway
1.5 mi·2 min·Campus Parkway
11
Continue on Southeastern Parkway
278 ft·7 sec·Southeastern Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Southeastern Parkway
0.1 mi·12 sec·Southeastern Parkway
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 69 North: Fort WayneUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 69
30 mi·32 min·I 69
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 241Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
16
Turn right onto SR 332
10 mi·15 min·West McGalliard Road
17
Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi·3 min·North Broadway Avenue
18
Continue on SR 67
7.5 mi·8 min·SR 67
19
Turn straight onto SR 67
11 mi·12 min·West Walnut Street
20
Turn left onto South Como Road
1.8 mi·6 min·South Como Road
21
Turn left onto West 200 South
413 ft·18 sec·West 200 South
22
Arrive at destination
West 200 South
Trip Plan
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 37.7 miles from Carmel, IN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greene, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carmel, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carmel, IN
This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Carmel, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 29.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 0.3 and 43.1 — 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
6
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward East 146th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East 146th Street
5
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|Lowes Way
Enter roundabout onto Lowes Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2 mi into trip|~3m in|East 146th Street
Turn right onto East 146th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
43.1 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 241
Toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.69 one way
$23.38 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$12.82
$25.64
premium
$4.93
$14.63
$29.26
diesel
$5.60
$16.62
$33.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.92
$3.62
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.60
$3.02
EV Truck/SUV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Carmel, IN
Evening
in Carmel on Wednesday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greene, IN
Evening
in Greene on Wednesday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
88°F
Pendleton, IN
38 mi in
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
13 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 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
75.4 mi in 1h 42m — 53% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 69.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 75.4 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
988 ft791 ft
Total Climb
276 ft
Total Descent
210 ft
Highest Point
988 ft
~70.1 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
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 Carmel, IN to Greene, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greene, IN before heading back.
