How far is Center, IN from Noblesville, IN?

The driving distance from Center, IN to Noblesville, IN is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.71 mi
03h 17m
Flight
155.44 mi
250.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.44 mi
Kilometers
250.16 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.71 mi
Kilometers
316.58 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noblesville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Center
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-04-14T23:37
Arrive Noblesville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Center
96.8 mi
01h 38m
To Noblesville
99.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Noblesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center and Noblesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Cool Road

    53 m · 10 sec · Mc Cool Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lynch Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2316 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    161.3 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Conner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center and Noblesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lynch Road
175 mi · 89%
IN-37
7.38 mi · 4%
East Lincoln Avenue
6.16 mi · 3%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 2%
East Conner Street
0.77 mi
Mc Cool Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Lynch Road

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 38m from Center
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center and Chance T-storms then Chance Light Rain near Noblesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center to Noblesville?

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Center and 99.9 miles from Noblesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Center and Noblesville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Center and Chance T-storms then Chance Light Rain near Noblesville.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avoca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avoca.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Noblesville. Straight-line distance: 155.44 mi (250.16 km).

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#1 Center

A town in Clark County, Indiana.

Population45,836
Coordinates38.0486600, -87.3430600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Noblesville

#2 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Cool Road (-87.343075, 38.048644)
End: Conner Street (-86.0086, 40.045602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.34
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.17 $52.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.52 $59.03
Premium $4.65 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.30 $36.81 $73.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Center, IN and Noblesville, IN. The current time in Center is 23:37:54, although it is 00:37:54 in Noblesville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.