Origin
Speedway, IN
Late night in Speedway on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Speedway, IN to Carmel, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Speedway, IN
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Carmel, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Speedway and Carmel, Indiana, you are looking at a straightforward 20.6-mile commute across the Midwest. This trip typically takes about 31 minutes to complete, making it an effortless one-day excursion. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel, keeping the travel costs quite low. Because the distance is so manageable, you certainly do not need an overnight stay; it works perfectly as a quick turnaround or a simple point-to-point drive. Expect a seamless transition between these two Indiana communities as you navigate through the heart of the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 465 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Meridian Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crawfordsville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 25th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 465
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Speedway, IN and Carmel, IN.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
262 ft
·
25 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 25th Street
4
Turn left onto North High School Road
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North High School Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
275 ft
·
11 sec
6
Turn straight onto Crawfordsville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crawfordsville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 74 West, I 465 North
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 North
9
Merge onto I 465
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
13
Merge onto US 31
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 126
Toward Old Meridan Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Old Meridian Street
490 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
209 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
17
Continue on Old Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
19
Continue on Old Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
20
Enter roundabout onto Old Meridian Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
21
Continue on Old Meridian Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Meridian Street
22
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
24
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
122 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
26
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
70 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
28
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
29
Continue on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
30
Enter roundabout
107 ft
·
2 sec
31
Continue
67 ft
·
1 sec
32
Turn straight onto East Main Street
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 25th Street
Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, I 465 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, I 465 North
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
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 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, West...
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Old Meridan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 126
Toward Old Meridan Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Carmel on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
19 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
31m 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 drive is primarily a highway-focused journey, with roughly 68% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your trip navigating I-465, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.8 miles. As you move away from the interstate, the route transitions into North Meridian Street and eventually West Main Street to reach your destination. The experience is largely functional and efficient, characterized by the fast-paced nature of Indiana’s highway infrastructure. You can expect a consistent driving rhythm as you shift from high-speed interstate lanes to local surface roads.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on I 465.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 465 and North Meridian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 25th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 21 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 25th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Speedway, IN and Carmel, IN, road signs point toward Westfield and Kokomo.
Westfield
14.9 mi in
|
~19m
Kokomo
14.9 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 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 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 0.1 miles (West 25th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: 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 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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