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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Noblesville, IN is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
62.77 mi
01h 24m
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
62.77 mi
Kilometers
101.02 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noblesville
Thu, May 7, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, May 7, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-05-07T10:40
Arrive Noblesville
Thu, May 7, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From West Lafayette
31.5 mi
00h 42m
To Noblesville
31.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1898 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

    911 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Westfield Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    94 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Conner Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Conner Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Conner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
31.8 mi · 51%
East Noble Street
9.12 mi · 15%
Westfield Road
5.12 mi · 8%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 7%
West Base Line Road
2.33 mi · 4%
South Street
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 42m from West Lafayette
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette to Noblesville?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 West Lafayette and 31.3 miles from Noblesville.

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 8.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Noblesville.

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 West Lafayette and Noblesville. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.28 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Noblesville

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population65,835
Coordinates40.0455900, -86.0086000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)
End: Conner Street (-86.0086, 40.045602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Noblesville. The current time is 10:40:08.

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.