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Trip from City of Gary, IN to Noblesville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

150.3 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m

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

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Downtown City of Gary, IN, IN

City of Gary, IN

Артем Дворецкий

seat of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Noblesville, IN

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Trip Overview

This 147.4-mile journey from the City of Gary, IN to Noblesville, IN is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes. Expect a fuel cost of around $22 for this drive, which stays within the Midwest region and the state of Indiana. The route predominantly utilizes local roads, featuring a turn-heavy profile, meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections and changes in direction rather than cruising on highways. Given its duration and character, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.

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

75.1 miles from City of Gary, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 121.7 mi 2h 13m
East Noble Street 9.1 mi 13m
Westfield Road 5 mi 7m
West 176th Street 4.3 mi 6m
West Base Line Road 2.3 mi 3m
SR 32 2.1 mi 4m
West 5th Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
West Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 121.7 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary, IN and Noblesville, IN.

1

Start on this road

342 ft · 27 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
3

Turn left onto Madison Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
4

Turn right onto US 12; US 20

1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
5

Turn right onto I 65

122 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 140 Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
7

Turn left onto SR 32

2.1 mi · 4 min · SR 32
8

Turn left onto SR 32

9.1 mi · 13 min · East Noble Street
9

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

143 ft · 2 sec · West Base Line Road
10

Continue on SR 32

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
11

Continue on SR 32

4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
12

Continue on SR 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · IN-32
13

Continue on SR 32

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West Main Street
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

116 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street
15

Continue on SR 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
16

Continue on SR 32

4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
Use the right lane.
17

Enter roundabout

136 ft · 3 sec
18

Continue

309 ft · 5 sec
19

Continue on SR 32

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Westfield Road
20

Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road

106 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
21

Continue on Westfield Road

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
22

Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38

111 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
23

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
24

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Conner Street
25

Arrive at destination

SR 32; SR 38

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 32-minute drive covering 147.4 miles, starting your trip in the morning will help you avoid any potential rush hour traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, you should have ample opportunities to refuel along the way, as the route is not a long, isolated trek. Given the 'turn-heavy' nature of this local drive, pay close attention to your GPS and be ready for frequent directional changes. Consider making your single planned stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and break up the driving before reaching Noblesville.

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 75.1 miles from City of Gary, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.7 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 33 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 25m 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 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 City of Gary, 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 City of Gary, IN

This is one driving day of about 150.3 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from City of Gary, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 121.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lafayette, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, IN

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.

Popular next leg

Lafayette, IN to Noblesville, IN

60.9 mi · 1h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Lansing, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shelby, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from City of Gary, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.7 miles.

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

Bica Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Noblesville, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.3

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+13177642555

Visit website

Trish's Red Bird Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dayton, Indiana

0.7 mi

Cafe Noricha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Noblesville, Indiana

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Region Cat Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Merrillville, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

Visit website

Bica Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.3

Noblesville, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+13177642555

Visit website

Trish's Red Bird Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.6

Dayton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+17652966964

Visit website

Cafe Noricha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 150.3

Noblesville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13177626262

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.7

Merrillville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12195001370

Visit website

TC's Restaurant & Tavern

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.9

Battle Ground, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17655672838

Visit website

The Gourmet Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Merrillville, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–7:30 pm

Visit website

Grindstone on the Monon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 139.5

Westfield, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177631100

Visit website

Don Rigo Mexican Cuisine

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.3

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13172195251

Visit website

The Region Cat Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.7

Merrillville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.9

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+17657753377

Visit website

Cafe Literato

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.9

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17655883701

Visit website

Smalltown Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.7

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12193233948

Visit website

Kaffa Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.7

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12192132613

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.9

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 149.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 8th Avenue

Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Madison Street

Turn left onto Madison Street

Navigation decision point

6
124.1 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 140 Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
5
148.5 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
149.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.50 one way

$47.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.80 $51.60
premium $4.89 $28.92 $57.85
diesel $5.61 $33.18 $66.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 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 45.1 0 $15.78 $7.21
Efficient EV 37.6 0 $13.15 $6.01
EV Truck/SUV 60.1 0 $21.04 $9.62

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Gary, IN

Morning in City of Gary on Sunday

Local time

8:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Noblesville, IN

Morning in Noblesville on Sunday

Local time

9:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lafayette, IN

75 mi in

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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

10 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

2h 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be spending your time on local roads like West 8th Avenue, Madison Street, and West 5th Avenue, which means frequent turns and adjustments to your speed. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving specified, suggesting a continuous series of intersections and road segments rather than long, open stretches. The road's personality will likely involve navigating through various towns and neighborhoods, requiring constant attention to traffic signals and local signage.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.7 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 0.1 miles in near West 8th Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from City of Gary, IN to Noblesville, IN is easy. At 2h 59m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 124.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from City of Gary, IN to Noblesville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.

Crawfordsville

124.1 mi in | ~2h 18m

About the Cities

Arriving in Noblesville, IN

Full guide →

Noblesville is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 150.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 121.7 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 124.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Noblesville, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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