How far is Lafayette, IN from Noblesville, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Noblesville, IN is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.79 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.42 mi
84.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.42 mi
Kilometers
84.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.79 mi
Kilometers
93.01 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noblesville
Thu, May 7, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, May 7, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-07T10:12
Arrive Noblesville
Thu, May 7, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Lafayette
30.4 mi
00h 39m
To Noblesville
27.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1898 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

    911 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Westfield Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    94 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Conner Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Conner Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
31.8 mi · 55%
East Noble Street
9.12 mi · 16%
Westfield Road
5.12 mi · 9%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 7%
South Street
2.81 mi · 5%
West Base Line Road
2.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 39m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Noblesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Lafayette and 27.4 miles from Noblesville.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Noblesville.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Noblesville. Straight-line distance: 52.42 mi (84.36 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
End: Conner Street (-86.0086, 40.045602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Noblesville. The current time is 10:12:12.

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.