How far is Noble, IN from West Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Noble, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
122.12 mi
02h 34m
Flight
109.51 mi
176.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.51 mi
Kilometers
176.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.12 mi
Kilometers
196.53 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Noble
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noble
2026-04-15T01:03
Arrive West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noble
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 Noble
62.3 mi
01h 17m
To West Lafayette
59.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 800 East

    1 mi · 4 min · North 800 East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 300 North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · State Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Strawtown Pike

    7 mi · 8 min · South Strawtown Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West County Road 900 South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · West County Road 900 South

  9. 9

    Continue on East County Road 400 South

    21.1 mi · 31 min · East County Road 400 South

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road West 400 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 26

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.7 mi · 18 min · County Road 900 North

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    3 mi · 6 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    130 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Line Road
41.4 mi · 34%
East County Road 400 South
21.1 mi · 17%
County Road 900 North
11.9 mi · 10%
State Road 26
10.4 mi · 9%
South Strawtown Pike
7.02 mi · 6%
West County Road 900 South
6.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Line Road

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairmount
01h 17m from Noble
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Noble and Light Rain Likely near West Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 62.3 miles from Noble and 59.8 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Noble and Light Rain Likely near West Lafayette.

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 Noble and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 109.51 mi (176.24 km).

Noble

#1 Noble

Township in Noble County, Indiana

Population65,835
Coordinates40.4694900, -84.8260700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
West Lafayette

#2 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North 800 East (-84.825919, 40.469491)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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

There is no time difference between Noble and West Lafayette. The current time is 01:03:16.

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.