How far is West Lafayette, IN from Noble, IN?

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
125.1 mi
02h 59m
Flight
109.51 mi
176.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.51 mi
Kilometers
176.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.1 mi
Kilometers
201.33 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noble
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-04-15T02:54
Arrive Noble
Wed, Apr 15, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lafayette
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
Fairmount
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From West Lafayette
62.4 mi
01h 29m
To Noble
62.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Noble.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Noble.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    84 m · 16 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wiggins Street

    1627 ft · 48 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Earl Avenue

    2673 ft · 1 min · North Earl Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    7 mi · 8 min · Strawtown Pike

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East North 00 South

    31.2 mi · 35 min · East North 00 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North State Line Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · North State Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 300 North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 800 East

    1 mi · 4 min · North 800 East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 800 East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Noble.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
59.5 mi · 48%
East North 00 South
39.8 mi · 32%
Strawtown Pike
7.02 mi · 6%
East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 4%
North State Line Road
4.22 mi · 3%
South Washington Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Street

Continue straight

57.5 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairmount
01h 29m from West Lafayette
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Noble.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Noble?

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from West Lafayette and 62.7 miles from Noble.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Noble.

Stop Ideas Near Fairmount

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

85 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

105 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

113 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Noble. Straight-line distance: 109.51 mi (176.24 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Noble

#2 Noble

Township in Noble County, Indiana

Population65,835
Coordinates40.4694900, -84.8260700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Noble (-84.82607, 40.46949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Noble. The current time is 02:54:53.

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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.