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Trip from Evansville, 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

3h 39m

Distance

193.6 mi

312 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

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

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county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Evansville, IN

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seat of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Noblesville, IN

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Trip Overview

Connecting Evansville to Noblesville is a straightforward 193.6-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 39 minutes. Because the route is almost entirely highway-focused, it is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $29 for fuel to cover the transit. Navigating through the heart of the Midwest, this trip utilizes the East Lloyd Expressway, I-69, and IN-37 to bridge the distance between these two Indiana cities. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers prioritizing speed and simplicity over winding backroads. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, the drive remains a reliable, no-nonsense commute across the state.

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

96.8 miles from Evansville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 178.4 mi 3h 16m
IN-37 7.4 mi 10m
East Lloyd Expressway 4.2 mi 4m
North Burkhardt Road 1.3 mi 2m
East Conner Street 0.8 mi 1m
Morgan Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
South Garvin Street 0.2 mi <1m
John Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 178.4 mi, about 3h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Noblesville, IN.

1

Start on this road

123 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left

332 ft · 26 sec
3

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

127 ft · 6 sec · East Walnut Street
4

Turn right onto South Garvin Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
5

Turn right onto John Street

243 ft · 4 sec · John Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
7

Merge onto SR 62

4.2 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
8

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Burkhardt Road
9

Turn right onto SR 62

0.6 mi · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
10

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec
11

Merge onto I 69

162 mi · 2 hr 57 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto SR 37

0.6 mi · 56 sec · IN-37
16

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37

3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
17

Turn left onto SR 32; SR 38

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Conner Street
18

Arrive at destination

SR 32; SR 38

Trip Plan

To keep your trip efficient, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs during the nearly four-hour drive. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid any potential congestion as you approach the Noblesville area. Since you will be spending nearly the entire trip on major thoroughfares, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the long 178.4-mile stretch of I-69. Because this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Prioritize maintaining a steady pace, as the highway-heavy nature of the route makes for a very consistent driving rhythm.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.8 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.4 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 43 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.8 miles or 1h 49m 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 56m

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 Evansville, 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 Evansville, IN

This is one driving day of about 193.6 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Evansville, 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 69 for about 178.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ellettsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellettsville, IN

97 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

Graham, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellettsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.8 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.4 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

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beech Grove, IN

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 166

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.4 mi

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Evansville, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 166

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 179.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 179.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 166

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 179.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174059395

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 179.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Bobe's Pizza Express

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.3

Washington, Indiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18122542048

Visit website

Honest Indianapolis Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 179.8

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178272137

Visit website

Honey Moon Coffee Weinbach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 6:45 am–6 pm

+18126023123

Visit website

Mission Grounds

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18124213808

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.6

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 110.6

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

Evansville Wartime Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18124247461

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 185.5 — 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 | East Walnut Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | John Street

Turn right onto John Street

Navigation decision point

5
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
181.3 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
185.5 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.27 one way

$60.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.23 $66.46
premium $4.89 $37.26 $74.51
diesel $5.61 $42.74 $85.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.1 0 $20.33 $9.29
Efficient EV 48.4 0 $16.94 $7.74
EV Truck/SUV 77.4 0 $27.10 $12.39

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Evansville, IN

Late night in Evansville on Sunday

Local time

5:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Noblesville, IN

Morning in Noblesville on Sunday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

1 hour later

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

Temperature spread

2 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

3h 39m 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?

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 98% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-69, which accounts for a significant 178.4-mile stretch of the journey. The road feels consistent and efficient, lacking the technical challenges of smaller, winding local routes. As you transition from the expressway toward your final destination in Noblesville, the pace stays relatively steady. This is a classic Midwestern interstate grind that rewards drivers looking for a predictable and direct path rather than a scenic tour.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 178.4 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and IN-37. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 193.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 3h 39m. Total distance: 193.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 178.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Noblesville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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