How far is Noblesville, IN from Charlestown, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Charlestown, IN is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
123.35 mi
02h 26m
Flight
111.51 mi
179.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.51 mi
Kilometers
179.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.35 mi
Kilometers
198.52 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Noblesville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-04-15T03:59
Arrive Charlestown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Noblesville
61.7 mi
01h 13m
To Charlestown
61.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Henryville, Charlestown

    1344 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    23 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3108 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 160

    8.4 mi · 15 min · County Road 160

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 403

    130 m · 11 sec · County Road 403

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 403

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
84.2 mi · 68%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 12%
IN-37
10.6 mi · 9%
County Road 160
8.43 mi · 7%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
East Conner Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 13m from Noblesville
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Noblesville and 61.6 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charlestown.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 111.51 mi (179.46 km).

Noblesville

#1 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Charlestown

#2 Charlestown

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population8,544
Coordinates38.4531200, -85.6702400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: Charlestown (-85.67024, 38.45312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 Noblesville and Charlestown. The current time is 03:59:51.

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.