How far is Shelbyville, IN from Noblesville, IN?

The driving distance from Shelbyville, IN to Noblesville, IN is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.29 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.25 mi
61.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.25 mi
Kilometers
61.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.29 mi
Kilometers
72.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noblesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Shelbyville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbyville
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Noblesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbyville
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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Shelbyville
22.5 mi
00h 25m
To Noblesville
22.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville and Noblesville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Harrison Street

    890 ft · 17 sec · South Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    122 m · 7 sec · North Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto North Harrison Street

    1972 ft · 35 sec · North Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Riley Highway

    680 ft · 12 sec · North Riley Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway

    3122 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Riley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Riley Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

    2621 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2427 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Conner Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Conner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
18.8 mi · 42%
I 465 North
11.4 mi · 25%
IN-37
7.38 mi · 16%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 9%
North Riley Highway
1.59 mi · 4%
East Conner Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

18.6 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
00h 25m from Shelbyville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelbyville and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Noblesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shelbyville to Noblesville?

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 22.5 miles from Shelbyville and 22.8 miles from Noblesville.

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 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelbyville and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Noblesville.

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Noblesville. Straight-line distance: 38.25 mi (61.55 km).

Shelbyville

#1 Shelbyville

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Population19,508
Coordinates39.5214400, -85.7769200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Noblesville

#2 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: South Harrison Street (-85.77701, 39.521442)
End: Conner Street (-86.0086, 40.045602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelbyville and Noblesville. The current time is 21:34:18.

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.