How far is Noblesville, IN from Shelbyville, IN?
The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Shelbyville, IN is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Noblesville and Shelbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville and Shelbyville.
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Start on East Conner Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street
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Turn right onto IN-37
6.5 mi · 9 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
633 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Riley Highway
3086 ft · 54 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn left onto North Riley Highway
3103 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn left
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway
544 ft · 9 sec · North Riley Highway
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Continue on North Harrison Street
1990 ft · 36 sec · North Harrison Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
122 m · 7 sec · South Harrison Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Harrison Street
890 ft · 17 sec · South Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Noblesville and Shelbyville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
19.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Noblesville to Shelbyville?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Noblesville and 22.9 miles from Shelbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and Shelbyville. Straight-line distance: 38.25 mi (61.55 km).
#1 Noblesville
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 65,835 |
| Coordinates | 40.0455900, -86.0086000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 19,508 |
| Coordinates | 39.5214400, -85.7769200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelbyville (-85.77692, 39.52144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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