How far is Noblesville, IN from Center, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Center, IN is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.25 mi
03h 40m
Flight
155.44 mi
250.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.44 mi
Kilometers
250.16 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.25 mi
Kilometers
312.62 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Noblesville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-04-15T02:25
Arrive Center
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:40 AM to 10:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noblesville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Noblesville
97.1 mi
01h 50m
To Center
97.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto IN-37

    6.5 mi · 9 min · IN-37

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mc Cool Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Mc Cool Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mc Cool Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Mc Cool Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mc Cool Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 79%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 11%
IN-37
10.6 mi · 5%
Lynch Road
2.15 mi · 1%
East Conner Street
0.74 mi
Mc Cool Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 50m from Noblesville
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms then Chance Light Rain leaving Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Noblesville and 97.1 miles from Center.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms then Chance Light Rain around Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Center.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and Center. Straight-line distance: 155.44 mi (250.16 km).

Noblesville

#1 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
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#2 Center

A town in Clark County, Indiana.

Population45,836
Coordinates38.0486600, -87.3430600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: Center (-87.34306, 38.04866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.95 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.74
13.72 gal · 51.9 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.87 $51.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.18 $58.35
Premium $4.65 $31.93 $63.85
Diesel $5.30 $36.39 $72.77

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Noblesville, IN and Center, IN. The current time in Noblesville is 02:25:36, although it is 01:25:36 in Center.

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.