How far is Noblesville, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Noblesville, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Noblesville and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville and West Lafayette.
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Start on East Conner Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
37 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
815 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
29 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
39 m · 3 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road
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Turn left onto South Lebanon Street
1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp right
896 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
1275 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
828 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Street
3 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
130 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street
44 m · 6 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Noblesville and West Lafayette.
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.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Noblesville and Mostly Sunny near West Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Noblesville to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Noblesville and 28.2 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Noblesville and Mostly Sunny near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.28 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 West Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 51,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.4258700, -86.9080700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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