How far is Noblesville, IN from Frankfort, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Frankfort, IN is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
35.9 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.06 mi
49.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.06 mi
Kilometers
49.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Sat, May 30, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Noblesville
Sat, May 30, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-05-30T21:08
Arrive Frankfort
Sat, May 30, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Noblesville
18 mi
00h 27m
To Frankfort
18 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward Sheridan Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Sheridan Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road 38

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Road 38

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1599 ft · 29 sec · East 6th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1321 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1341 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Sherman Street

    1405 ft · 24 sec · South Sherman Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 38

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road 38

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1150 E

    1 mi · 1 min · North 1150 E

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 38

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Road 38

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 1000 East

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 1000 East

  16. 16

    Continue on N 1000 E

    967 ft · 18 sec · N 1000 E

  17. 17

    Continue on South Pike Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Pike Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    690 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  21. 21

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    22 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Avenue
8.14 mi · 23%
State Road 38
6.82 mi · 19%
South Pike Street
4.43 mi · 12%
East Wabash Street
3.39 mi · 9%
East County Road 50 South
1.97 mi · 5%
North 1150 E
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

6.61 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 27m from Noblesville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Noblesville and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Noblesville and 18 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Noblesville and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 31.06 mi (49.98 km).

Noblesville

#1 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Frankfort

County seat in Indiana

Population15,756
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5108400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: Frankfort (-86.51084, 40.27948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Noblesville and Frankfort. The current time is 21:08:13.

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.