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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.75 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.23 mi
87.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.23 mi
Kilometers
87.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.75 mi
Kilometers
96.16 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Fri, Apr 17, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Noblesville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noblesville
2026-04-17T15:12
Arrive West Lafayette
Fri, Apr 17, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Noblesville
31.5 mi
00h 36m
To West Lafayette
28.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Westfield Road

    764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    815 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Westfield Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Westfield Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  13. 13

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Lebanon Street

    1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    896 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South Street

    3 mi · 6 min · South Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    130 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 51%
West Base Line Road
12.1 mi · 20%
Westfield Road
5.12 mi · 9%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 7%
South Lebanon Street
2.99 mi · 5%
South Street
2.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 36m from Noblesville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noblesville and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.28 km).

Noblesville

#1 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
West Lafayette

#2 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Conner Street (-86.0086, 40.045602)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.98 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 15.96 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Noblesville and West Lafayette. The current time is 15:12:46.

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.