Karolew [kaˈrɔlɛf] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Strzelce, within Kutno County, Łódź Voivodeship, in central Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) north-west of Strzelce, 11 km (7 mi) north of Kutno, and 61 km (38 mi) north of the regional capital Łódź.