Origin
Portland, IN
Evening in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, IN to Noblesville, IN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, IN
Brett Sayles
Noblesville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, IN to Noblesville, IN covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 37, West Votaw Street, East County Road 600 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on SR 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.97 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Portland, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 70.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Portland, IN to Noblesville, IN is easy. At 1h 31m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (SR 28 / East County Road 600 North): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles (SR 37): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street
Turn left onto SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street
Navigation decision point
3
22.7 mi into trip
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~25m in
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SR 28 / East County Road 600 North
Turn right onto SR 28 / East County Road 600 North
Navigation decision point
3
48.8 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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SR 37
Turn left onto SR 37
Navigation decision point
4
63.1 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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SR 37
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
69.5 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| West Votaw Street | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| East County Road 600 North | 10 mi | 14m |
| East 600 North | 10 mi | 14m |
| 1200 North | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| West State Street | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| East Conner Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Meridian Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 20.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, IN and Noblesville, IN.
1
Start on US 27; SR 26
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Meridian Street
2
Turn left onto SR 26; SR 67
18 mi
·
20 min
·
West Votaw Street
3
Continue on SR 28; SR 67
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West State Street
4
Turn right onto SR 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East County Road 600 North
5
Continue on US 35; SR 28
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
East 600 North
6
Continue on US 35; SR 28
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
East County Road 600 North
7
Continue on SR 28
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
1200 North
8
Turn left onto SR 37
14 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 37
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
10
Continue on SR 37
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 37
11
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 38
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Conner Street
12
Arrive at destination
SR 32; SR 38
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Portland, IN, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 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 70.2 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Noblesville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Portland, 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 Portland, IN
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portland, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 20.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Portland, IN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Portland, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Noblesville, IN
The final approach into Noblesville, 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 Noblesville, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 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 | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Noblesville, IN
Evening in Noblesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Portland, IN to Noblesville, IN covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 37, West Votaw Street, East County Road 600 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Portland, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.97 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.
The drive from Portland, IN to Noblesville, IN is easy. At 1h 31m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (SR 28 / East County Road 600 North): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles (SR 37): Navigation decision point.
The route from Portland, IN to Noblesville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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