Origin
Southport, IN
Morning in Southport on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southport, IN to Carmel, 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
39m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southport, IN
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Carmel, IN
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Trip Overview
Southport, IN to Carmel, IN is 29.6 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I 69, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Indiana. The drive is predominantly on major highways, making it a quick and straightforward transit. It's a convenient option for moving between these locations without a significant time commitment, suitable for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| US 31 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Southport Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| I-465 WB | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Keystone Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport, IN and Carmel, IN.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Southport Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Southport Road
3
Turn right onto US 31
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 31
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 31
Toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
9
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
10
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
15
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
16
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
17
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Keystone Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
441 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31 toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
7
25 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
39m 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 route is 91% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest stretch on I 69 covers 17.7 miles, offering a consistent highway experience. You'll transition from I 69 to Keystone Parkway, and finally I 465, before reaching your destination. Expect a mostly highway profile with a short segment on surface roads as you approach Carmel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Keystone Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 31.
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 15 decision points packed into just 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 39m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 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 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 3.3 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: 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 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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