How far is New Castle, IN from Westfield, IN?

The driving distance from New Castle, IN to Westfield, IN is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
42.05 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.68 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in New Castle
Thu, Oct 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Castle
2026-10-15T20:28
Arrive Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Castle
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
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From New Castle
21 mi
00h 31m
To Westfield
21.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Westfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Westfield.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    828 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    20.1 mi · 30 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    87 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    64 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pendleton Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · Pendleton Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisherburg Avenue

    1128 ft · 20 sec · Fisherburg Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    38 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1070 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Conner Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street

    54 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Conner Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Westfield Road

    764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    815 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Westfield Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Westfield Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    2967 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Castle and Westfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
0 merges, 22 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
20.1 mi · 48%
Westfield Road
5.12 mi · 12%
East Conner Street
2.73 mi · 6%
East State Street
1.97 mi · 5%
Pendleton Avenue
1.76 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

20.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 31m from New Castle
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Castle and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Westfield?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from New Castle and 21.1 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around New Castle and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.75 km).

New Castle

#1 New Castle

City in Indiana

Population17,106
Coordinates39.9289400, -85.3702500
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Westfield

#2 Westfield

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population46,145
Coordinates40.0428200, -86.1274900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.370279, 39.92894)
End: East Main Street (-86.127489, 40.042746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.43
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $5.72 $11.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.59 $13.19
Premium $4.99 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $6.62 $9.80 $19.60

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Castle and Westfield. The current time is 20:28:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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