How far is Noblesville, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
141.59 mi
02h 56m
Flight
118.05 mi
189.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.05 mi
Kilometers
189.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.87 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Noblesville
Thu, Apr 30, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-04-30T11:53
Arrive Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 2:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noblesville
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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Noblesville
70.8 mi
01h 28m
To Cedar Lake
70.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville and Cedar Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on East Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Westfield Road

    764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    815 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Westfield Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Westfield Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  13. 13

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Lebanon Street

    1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    896 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron

    1818 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 181st Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Commercial Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · East Commercial Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Wicker Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 35 sec · Lauerman Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
98.1 mi · 69%
West Base Line Road
12.1 mi · 9%
Westfield Road
5.12 mi · 4%
Wicker Avenue
5.09 mi · 4%
East 181st Avenue
4.78 mi · 3%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

97.7 mi · 01h 45m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 28m from Noblesville
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Noblesville and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Noblesville to Cedar Lake?

The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Noblesville and 70.8 miles from Cedar Lake.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Noblesville and Cedar Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Noblesville and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 118.05 mi (189.99 km).

Noblesville

#1 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Cedar Lake

#2 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.27 $42.53
Premium $4.65 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.30 $26.52 $53.04

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 · Apr 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Noblesville, IN and Cedar Lake, IN. The current time in Noblesville is 11:53:07, although it is 10:53:07 in Cedar Lake.

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.