How far is Lafayette, IN from Noble, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.86 mi
02h 54m
Flight
107.81 mi
173.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.86 mi
Kilometers
197.72 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noble
Sat, May 30, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sat, May 30, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-30T07:58
Arrive Noble
Sat, May 30, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fairmount
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
61.3 mi
01h 27m
To Noble
61.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Noble.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Noble.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Douglas Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    7 mi · 8 min · Strawtown Pike

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East North 00 South

    31.2 mi · 35 min · East North 00 South

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North State Line Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · North State Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 300 North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 800 East

    1 mi · 4 min · North 800 East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 800 East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Noble.

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
60.3 mi · 49%
East North 00 South
39.8 mi · 32%
Strawtown Pike
7.02 mi · 6%
East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 4%
North State Line Road
4.22 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Street

Continue straight

57.5 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairmount
01h 27m from Lafayette
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Noble.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Noble?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Lafayette and 61.6 miles from Noble.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Noble.

Stop Ideas Near Fairmount

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairmount, 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 Fairmount.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

85 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

105 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

113 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Noble. Straight-line distance: 107.81 mi (173.51 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Noble

#2 Noble

Township in Noble County, Indiana

Population65,835
Coordinates40.4694900, -84.8260700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Noble (-84.82607, 40.46949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Noble. The current time is 07:58:55.

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.