How far is Noblesville, IN from New Albany, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to New Albany, IN is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
136.56 mi
02h 37m
Flight
122 mi
196.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.56 mi
Kilometers
219.77 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Albany
Sat, May 30, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Noblesville
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-05-30T05:38
Arrive New Albany
Sat, May 30, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Noblesville
68.4 mi
01h 18m
To New Albany
68.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville and New Albany.

  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

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: New Albany, Louisville

    3010 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward New Albany

    1961 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Street

    131 m · 12 sec · West 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1823 ft · 1 min · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    132 m · 17 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
97.6 mi · 71%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 11%
IN-37
10.6 mi · 8%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 5%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
I 64 East
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 18m from Noblesville
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Noblesville and Mostly Sunny near New Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Noblesville to New Albany?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Noblesville and 68.2 miles from New Albany.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Noblesville and Mostly Sunny near New Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 122 mi (196.34 km).

Noblesville

#1 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
New Albany

#2 New Albany

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population36,874
Coordinates38.2856200, -85.8241300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: New Albany (-85.82413, 38.28562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Noblesville and New Albany. The current time is 05:38:36.

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.