How far is Noblesville, IN from Madison, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Madison, IN is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115 mi
02h 31m
Flight
96.52 mi
155.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.52 mi
Kilometers
155.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115 mi
Kilometers
185.07 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM EDT
Return by in Noblesville
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-05-12T18:04
Arrive Madison
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Saint Paul
IN

Human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America

From Noblesville
57.5 mi
01h 15m
To Madison
57.5 mi
01h 15m

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
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Adams Street

    21.7 mi · 32 min · South Adams Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1904 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    846 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Street

    56 m · 9 sec · West Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
39 mi · 34%
South Adams Street
25.2 mi · 22%
South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 19%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 11%
IN-37
10.6 mi · 9%
US 421
2.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

38.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
01h 15m from Noblesville
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Noblesville and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Noblesville and 57.5 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Noblesville and Sunny near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

49 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

101 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

103 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 96.52 mi (155.33 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 Madison

County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States

Population11,750
Coordinates38.7358900, -85.3799600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: Madison (-85.37996, 38.73589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.36 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.72 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Noblesville and Madison. The current time is 18:04:48.

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.