Origin
Noblesville, IN
Morning in Noblesville on Wednesday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Noblesville, IN to Gary, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
150.1 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
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6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Noblesville, IN
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Gary, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Noblesville, IN to Gary, IN covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, West Base Line Road, Westfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.47 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
75 miles from Noblesville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 58m highway drive covering 150.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and West Base Line Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.3 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 119.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West Base Line Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Westfield Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 150.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 144.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
144.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 259A
Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
7
147.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Grant Street
6
147.9 mi into trip
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~2h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 119.3 mi | 2h 9m |
| West Base Line Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Westfield Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West 176th Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Borman Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| IN-32 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 119.3 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville, IN and Gary, IN.
1
Start on SR 32; SR 38
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Conner Street
2
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Westfield Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
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Westfield Road
4
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Westfield Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
94 ft
·
1 sec
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Westfield Road
6
Continue on Westfield Road
0.7 mi
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59 sec
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Westfield Road
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
129 ft
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3 sec
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Westfield Road
8
Continue on SR 32
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Westfield Road
9
Continue on SR 32
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
114 ft
·
2 sec
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West Main Street
11
Continue on SR 32
0.5 mi
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47 sec
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West Main Street
12
Continue on SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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IN-32
13
Continue on SR 32
4.3 mi
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6 min
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West 176th Street
14
Continue on SR 32
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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West Base Line Road
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
145 ft
·
2 sec
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West Base Line Road
16
Continue on SR 32
9.8 mi
·
15 min
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West Base Line Road
17
Turn left onto SR 39
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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South Lebanon Street
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
19
Merge onto I 65; US 52
2.5 mi
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2 min
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I 65; US 52
20
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
22
Merge onto I 65
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 259A
Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Borman Expressway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9
Toward Grant Street
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
336 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
27
Turn straight onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
28
Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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West 15th Avenue
29
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Harrison Boulevard
30
Turn right onto 10th Place
254 ft
·
11 sec
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10th Place
31
Arrive at destination
10th Place
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 75 miles from Noblesville, IN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.3 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 33m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gary, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Noblesville, 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 Noblesville, IN
This is one driving day of about 150.1 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Noblesville, 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 I 65 for about 119.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75 mi from Noblesville, IN · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75 miles from Noblesville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.3 miles.
Arriving in Gary, IN
The final approach into Gary, 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 Gary, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.47 one way
$46.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.61 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Gary, IN
Late night in Gary on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSW 15 to 20 mph
60% chance
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
16 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 58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Noblesville, IN to Gary, IN covers 150.1 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, West Base Line Road, Westfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75 miles from Noblesville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.47 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 150.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 144.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Noblesville, IN to Gary, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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