Origin
New Castle, IN
Morning in New Castle on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Castle, 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
53m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Castle, IN
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Noblesville, IN
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Trip Overview
New Castle, IN to Noblesville, IN is 35.7 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Broad Street and SR 38, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, taking you from one Midwest locale to another. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, so it's not a route for setting speed records. Given its brevity, it’s an ideal option for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger Indiana adventure, perfect for a single-day outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 20.1 mi | 29m |
| SR 38 | 9 mi | 13m |
| East Conner Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East State Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pendleton Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fisherburg Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— 20.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle, IN and Noblesville, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 38
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Broad Street
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
East State Street
4
Continue on SR 38
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
5
Enter roundabout onto State Street
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
6
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Street
7
Enter roundabout
309 ft
·
5 sec
8
Continue
358 ft
·
6 sec
9
Enter roundabout
284 ft
·
4 sec
10
Continue
211 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn straight onto SR 38
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 38
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pendleton Avenue
13
Continue on SR 38
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pendleton Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fisherburg Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
16
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Conner Street
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
18
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Conner Street
19
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Conner Street
20
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Conner Street
21
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
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from New Castle, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 38 / Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 38 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 38 / East State Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / East State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / East Conner Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Noblesville, IN
Morning in Noblesville on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Pendleton, IN
18 mi in
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
3 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
53m 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 by its frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a straightforward highway cruise. Only 25% of the journey utilizes highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating town roads and state routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 20.1 miles on Broad Street, which offers a brief period of more consistent travel before you resume navigating a more dynamic path. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you make your way through various local roads.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Broad Street.
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 0.2 miles in near SR 38 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Castle, IN to Noblesville, IN is easy. At 53m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (SR 38 / East State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in New Castle, IN
Full guide →New Castle is a city in Henry County, Central Indiana. Like Anderson and Connersville and other cities in the area, it had a manufacturing heyday for a period before economic changes swept in. But, if there's one thing New Castle seems to take seriously, it's basketball, with purportedly the biggest high school gym in the country and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
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 53m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Broad Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (SR 38 / East State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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