How far is New Albany, IN from Noblesville, IN?

The driving distance from New Albany, IN to Noblesville, IN is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
137.5 mi
02h 14m
Flight
122 mi
196.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.5 mi
Kilometers
221.29 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noblesville
Sat, May 30, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in New Albany
Sat, May 30, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Albany
2026-05-30T04:27
Arrive Noblesville
Sat, May 30, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Albany
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From New Albany
68 mi
01h 07m
To Noblesville
69.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Noblesville.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    8 m · 8 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Spring Street

    829 ft · 18 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

    2045 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Conner Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Albany 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
97.8 mi · 71%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 12%
IN-37
7.38 mi · 5%
I 265 East
6.4 mi · 5%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 3%
West Spring Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 07m from New Albany
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Albany and Partly Sunny near Noblesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Albany to Noblesville?

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from New Albany and 69.5 miles from Noblesville.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Albany and Partly Sunny near Noblesville.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Noblesville. Straight-line distance: 122 mi (196.34 km).

New Albany

#1 New Albany

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population36,874
Coordinates38.2856200, -85.8241300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Noblesville

#2 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-85.824063, 38.285642)
End: Conner Street (-86.0086, 40.045602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 New Albany and Noblesville. The current time is 04:27:27.

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.