How far is Noblesville, IN from Tell City, IN?

The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to Tell City, IN is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
181.56 mi
03h 51m
Flight
150.32 mi
241.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.32 mi
Kilometers
241.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.56 mi
Kilometers
292.19 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tell City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in Noblesville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Tell City
Thu, Oct 15, 7:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 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
9:16 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
Guthrie
IN

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana

From Noblesville
90.8 mi
01h 55m
To Tell City
90.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville and Tell City.

  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

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    29.3 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mozart Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Mozart Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
48.5 mi · 27%
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 23%
West Main Street
41.1 mi · 23%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 12%
IN-37
10.6 mi · 6%
12th Street
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
150.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
01h 55m from Noblesville
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tell City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Noblesville to Tell City?

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Noblesville and 90.8 miles from Tell City.

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

The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Noblesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tell City.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

103 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and Tell City. Straight-line distance: 150.32 mi (241.92 km).

Noblesville

#1 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Tell City

#2 Tell City

County seat in Indiana

Population7,211
Coordinates37.9514400, -86.7677700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Noblesville (-86.0086, 40.04559)
End: Tell City (-86.76777, 37.95144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.51
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $24.76 $49.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $28.56 $57.11
Premium $4.99 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $6.62 $42.44 $84.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Noblesville, IN and Tell City, IN. The current time in Noblesville is 15:31:17, although it is 14:31:17 in Tell City.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.