How far is Westfield, IN from New Castle, IN?
The driving distance from Westfield, IN to New Castle, IN is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 03m.
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.
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westfield and New Castle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield and New Castle.
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Start on East Main Street
2967 ft · 50 sec · East 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
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
40 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1072 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fisherburg Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fisherburg Avenue
1136 ft · 23 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Turn right onto Pendleton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pendleton Avenue
57 m · 4 sec · Pendleton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pendleton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Continue on North Pike Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Pike Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
86 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
109 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
86 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
828 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westfield and New Castle.
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.
State Street
Exit the roundabout
20.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westfield and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near New Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westfield to New Castle?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Westfield and 21.1 miles from New Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Westfield and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near New Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.75 km).
#1 Westfield
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 46,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.0428200, -86.1274900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Castle (-85.37025, 39.92894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.86 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
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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