Origin
Danville, IN
Evening in Danville on Monday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, IN to Noblesville, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, IN
Zetong Li
Noblesville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville, IN to Noblesville, IN covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 65, Rockville Road, North Meridian Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Rockville Road | 12.9 mi | 20m |
| North Meridian Street | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Westfield Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 74 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 31 North | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Conner Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
65
— 14.5 mi, about 17m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,086 veh/hr typical · worst 6,110
Quietest
2 AM
~448 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 91 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, IN and Noblesville, IN.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 39
60 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Cross Street
3
Turn right onto US 36
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on US 36
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 74; I 465
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 74; I 465
7
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
14 mi
·
17 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
11
Merge onto US 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
12
Continue on US 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 31 North
13
Continue on US 31
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Meridian Street
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 132
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 32 East: Noblesville
16
Turn straight onto SR 32
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on SR 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Continue on SR 32
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Westfield Road
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout
136 ft
·
3 sec
21
Continue
309 ft
·
5 sec
22
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westfield Road
23
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
24
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
25
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
26
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
27
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Conner Street
28
Arrive at destination
SR 32; SR 38
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Danville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 465 North, I 74 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 465 North, I 74 West
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
65
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
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 31
Toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, West...
6
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville
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 132
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.20 | $18.39 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Monday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 8m 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?
47.4 mi in 1h 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 14 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
953 ft
759 ft
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
419 ft
Highest Point
953 ft
Elevation Range
194 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Danville, IN and Noblesville, IN, road signs point toward Westfield and Kokomo.
Westfield
31.2 mi in
|
~44m
Kokomo
31.2 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in Danville, IN
Full guide →Founded 1824
Danville is a small town in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Top landmarks
- • Danville Courthouse Square Historic District — historic district in Indiana, United States
Arriving in Noblesville, IN
Full guide →Founded 1823
Noblesville is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Top landmarks
- • Nickel Plate Road 587 — preserved NKP H-6o 2-8-2 locomotive
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Noblesville, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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