How far is Noblesville, IN from Chesterton, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.46 mi
03h 11m
Flight
121.4 mi
195.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.4 mi
Kilometers
195.37 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.46 mi
Kilometers
256.62 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterton
Tue, May 12, 10:23 PM CDT
Return by in Noblesville
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Chesterton
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:11 AM to 10:11 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
10:38 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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Noblesville
79.7 mi
01h 35m
To Chesterton
79.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Today

Patchy Frost then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Beam Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Beam Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wagner Road

    1271 ft · 36 sec · Wagner Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Jackson Boulevard

    712 ft · 27 sec · North Jackson Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2783 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    115 m · 17 sec · South 9th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 74%
West Base Line Road
12.1 mi · 8%
Borman Expressway
9.62 mi · 6%
Westfield Road
5.12 mi · 3%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 3%
South Lebanon Street
2.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 35m from Noblesville
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Noblesville and Patchy Frost then Scattered Rain Showers near Chesterton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Noblesville and 79.7 miles from Chesterton.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Noblesville and Patchy Frost then Scattered Rain Showers near Chesterton.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 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 Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 121.4 mi (195.37 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 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population13,433
Coordinates41.6105900, -87.0642000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: Chesterton (-87.0642, 41.61059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.3 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.6 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Noblesville, IN and Chesterton, IN. The current time in Noblesville is 20:12:26, although it is 19:12:26 in Chesterton.

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.