Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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West Lafayette, IN
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The drive from Noblesville, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Noblesville, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Westfield Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.7 miles (SR 32 / Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto SR 32 / Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto SR 32 / West Base Line Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Noblesville, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rossville along the way.
Rossville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 32.4 mi | 35m |
| West Base Line Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Westfield Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West 176th Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| IN-32 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville, IN and West Lafayette, IN.
Start on SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Continue on Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Continue on Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
Continue on SR 32
Turn left onto SR 39
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65; US 52
Take the exit onto US 52
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 26
Continue on South Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
Enter roundabout onto East State Street
Continue on East State Street
Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Noblesville, IN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Noblesville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into West Lafayette, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.86 one way
$19.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Noblesville on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in West Lafayette on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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