This 140.2-mile drive from Merrillville, IN to Noblesville, IN takes approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including stretches of Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and East Noble Street. With a projected fuel cost of around $22, this journey through the Midwest is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a more engaged driving experience than a straightforward interstate cruise. You can expect one planned stop along the way, allowing for a comfortable pace.
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
70.1 miles from Merrillville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
112 mi
2h
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 Main Street
1.3 mi
2m
IN-32
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 112 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillville, IN and Noblesville, IN.
1
Start on Indian Trail
0.2 mi·56 sec·Indian Trail
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 53
0.9 mi·2 min·Broadway
3
Turn left onto US 30
0.3 mi·41 sec·East 81st Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
401 ft·9 sec
Toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 South: IndianapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 65
112 mi·2 hr·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 140Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
8
Turn left onto SR 32
2.1 mi·4 min·SR 32
9
Turn left onto SR 32
9.1 mi·13 min·East Noble Street
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
143 ft·2 sec·West Base Line Road
11
Continue on SR 32
2.3 mi·3 min·West Base Line Road
12
Continue on SR 32
4.3 mi·6 min·West 176th Street
13
Continue on SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·IN-32
14
Continue on SR 32
0.5 mi·46 sec·West Main Street
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
116 ft·2 sec·West Main Street
16
Continue on SR 32
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
17
Continue on SR 32
4.1 mi·6 min·Westfield Road
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout
136 ft·3 sec
19
Continue
309 ft·5 sec
20
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi·53 sec·Westfield Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft·1 sec·Westfield Road
22
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi·13 sec·Westfield Road
23
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft·1 sec·Westfield Road
24
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi·13 sec·Westfield Road
25
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.7 mi·1 min·West Conner Street
26
Arrive at destination
SR 32; SR 38
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 46 minute duration, departing Merrillville in the morning will allow you to reach Noblesville with ample time to spare. The longest stretch is 112 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, so plan your single recommended stop strategically before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time and stop duration based on how you feel on the road.
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 70.1 miles from Merrillville, IN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 7m
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 Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, IN
This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Merrillville, 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 112 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Merrillville, 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 112 miles.
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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 138.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 53 / Broadway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
7
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
114 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
138.4 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.92 one way
$43.84 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.07
$48.13
premium
$4.89
$26.98
$53.96
diesel
$5.61
$30.95
$61.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.1
0
$14.72
$6.73
Efficient EV
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
EV Truck/SUV
56.1
0
$19.63
$8.97
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Merrillville, IN
Night
in Merrillville on Saturday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Noblesville, IN
Late night
in Noblesville on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 17 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
54°F
Dayton, IN
70 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
1 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
2h 46m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a highway share of two. While there's a significant uninterrupted stretch of 112 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, the overall character involves navigating local roads and more frequent directional changes. This isn't a monotonous highway slog; rather, it's a route that requires your attention as you transition between different road types. The drive will likely feel more engaging and less predictable than a typical interstate journey.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 53 / Broadway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Merrillville, IN to Noblesville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.
Crawfordsville
114 mi in|~2h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 140.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112 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 0.2 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Noblesville, IN before heading back.
