How far is Santa Claus, IN from Carmel, IN?

Fastest route

The route from Santa Claus, Indiana, USA to Carmel, Indiana, USA is approximately 163 miles and takes around 2 hours and 49 minutes via I-69. The destination is in a different time zone.

Facts

📍 Starting Point: Santa Claus, Indiana, USA
📍 Destination: Carmel, Indiana, USA
⏰ Travel Time: 2 hours and 49 minutes
🛣️ Route: I-69
🌍 Different Time Zone: The destination is in a different time zone.
🚗 Directions:
1. Head west toward E Christmas Blvd/County Rd 1600 N.
2. Turn left onto E Christmas Blvd/County Rd 1600 N.
3. Pass by NAPA Auto Parts - Toys Auto Parts Inc (on the left in 1.2 mi).
4. Turn right onto N Newton St.
5. Pass by Taco Bell (on the right in 2.4 mi).
6. Turn right onto W Broadway St/Indiana's History Pathways/Mill St.
7. Turn left onto US-231 N/S John F Kennedy Ave and continue to follow US-231 N.
8. Turn right onto the ramp to Bloomington.
9. Follow I-69 and I-465 E to E Main St in Carmel.
10. Take the Main St exit from Keystone Pkwy.
11. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto E Main St.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Claus and Carmel is 135.32 miles (217.77 km).

Flight distance from Santa Claus, IN to Carmel, IN is 135.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Santa Claus to Carmel with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Claus, Indiana to Carmel, Indiana is: 164.77 miles (265.17 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Claus to Carmel will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.

#1 Santa Claus

Town

Population	2404
GPS Coordinates	38°7'12"N 86°54'51"W
Latitude	38.1200500
Longitude	-86.9141600
Altitude	144
Country	United States

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. It is located on the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Carmel is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Carmel Art Center and the Carmel Farmers Market.

Population	101643
GPS Coordinates	39°58'42"N 86°7'5"W
Latitude	39.9783700
Longitude	-86.1180400
Altitude	260
Country	United States

Starting point in Santa Claus: (-86.914563,38.11996)
Ending point in Carmel: East Main Street (-86.118039,39.978466)

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Claus and Carmel

The distance between Santa Claus and Carmel is 265 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Santa Claus, IN and Carmel, IN. The current time in Santa Claus is 07:22:45, although it is 08:22:45 in Carmel.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.01 liters (5.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Claus and Carmel.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Claus to Carmel is $19.68 (diesel $25.38).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$19.68	$22.53	$25.16	$25.38

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Santa Claus and Carmel (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.