How far is Portage, IN from Noblesville, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Noblesville, IN is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Noblesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Noblesville.
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Start on Central Avenue
1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Willowcreek Road
2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90
132 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
673 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
119 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
911 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West Main Street
2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Westfield Road
3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road
34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Continue on West Conner Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Conner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Conner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Noblesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
119 mi · 02h 10m
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 Portage and Mostly Sunny near Noblesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Noblesville?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Portage and 77.2 miles from Noblesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Noblesville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Noblesville.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Noblesville. Straight-line distance: 122.09 mi (196.49 km).
#1 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Noblesville
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 65,835 |
| Coordinates | 40.0455900, -86.0086000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conner Street (-86.0086, 40.045602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
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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