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Trip from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

122.9 mi

198 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 26, East North 00 South, SR 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.5 miles on SR 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.4 miles from Lafayette, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 122.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Douglas Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN is easy. At 2h 54m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Douglas Street

Turn right onto Douglas Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grant Street

Turn left onto Grant Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Street

Turn right onto South Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | TR 1 / North State Line Road

Turn right onto TR 1 / North State Line Road

Navigation decision point

4
120.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | East 300 North

Turn right onto East 300 North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 26 57.5 mi 1h 24m
East North 00 South 31.2 mi 35m
SR 67 8.6 mi 9m
Strawtown Pike 7 mi 8m
East 4th Street 5.4 mi 6m
North State Line Road 4.2 mi 10m
South Street 2.8 mi 5m
South Washington Street 1.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: SR 26 — 57.5 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Noble, IN.

1

Start on this road

184 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Douglas Street

165 ft · 8 sec · Douglas Street
3

Turn left onto Grant Street

34 ft · 3 sec · Grant Street
4

Turn right onto South Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on SR 26

57 mi · 1 hr 24 min · SR 26
6

Turn left onto SR 37

7.0 mi · 8 min · Strawtown Pike
7

Turn straight onto South Washington Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
8

Turn right onto East 29th Street

361 ft · 7 sec · East 29th Street
9

Continue on South Adams Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Adams Street
10

Turn right onto SR 18

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Sears Drive
11

Continue on SR 18

5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
12

Continue on SR 18

31 mi · 35 min · East North 00 South
13

Continue on SR 67

8.6 mi · 9 min · SR 67
14

Turn right onto TR 1

4.2 mi · 10 min · North State Line Road
15

Turn right onto East 300 North

1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North
16

Turn left onto North 800 East

1.0 mi · 3 min · North 800 East
17

Arrive at destination

North 800 East

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.4 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Noble, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lafayette, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lafayette, IN

This is one driving day of about 122.9 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lafayette, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 26 for about 57.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.4 mi from Lafayette, IN · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Indian Heights, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indian Heights, IN

61 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mulberry, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gas City, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Noble, IN

The final approach into Noble, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Noble, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Indiana

1.9 mi

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

Kokomo Fish Chicken & Gyros

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.9

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+17652523919

Visit website

La Cascada Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.2

Gas City, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17655734831

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 70.2

Marion, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 43.9

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 43.9

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 70.2

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.21 one way

$38.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.10 $42.19
premium $4.89 $23.65 $47.30
diesel $5.61 $27.13 $54.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.9 0 $12.90 $5.90
Efficient EV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92
EV Truck/SUV 49.2 0 $17.21 $7.87

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, IN

Evening in Lafayette on Friday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Noble, IN

Evening in Noble on Friday

Local time

6:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 26, East North 00 South, SR 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.4 miles from Lafayette, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN is easy. At 2h 54m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lafayette, IN to Noble, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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