Origin
Noblesville, IN
Morning in Noblesville on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Noblesville, IN
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Connersville, IN
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Noblesville to Connersville is 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m via I 70 and SR 1, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a relatively short drive, making it perfect for a single day. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, so it's not a constant highway pace. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward trip within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Noblesville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| SR 1 | 13 mi | 21m |
| South Rangeline Road | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| North Pike Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| SR 38 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| McCullum | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Pendleton Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville, IN and Connersville, IN.
Start on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Turn right onto SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
Continue on SR 38
Continue on SR 38
Enter roundabout
Continue
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Continue on State Street
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Continue on State Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
Continue on SR 38
Turn right onto SR 109
Continue on SR 109
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 1
Turn left onto SR 1
Turn right onto SR 1
Turn left onto SR 1
Turn right onto SR 1
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Arrive at destination
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this is a flexible one-day trip. You could easily depart Noblesville in the morning and arrive in Connersville with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops. Pay attention as you transition from I 70 to SR 1, as this change in road type is a key point on the route. Because it's a short drive, you can afford to be spontaneous with any brief pauses you might want to take along the way.
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.
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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Connersville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Noblesville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Noblesville, IN
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Noblesville, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 54.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Fisherburg Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Pendleton Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Noblesville on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Connersville on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
53°F
Pendleton, IN
35 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a mixed profile, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 70, including a longest stretch of 21.4 miles on that interstate. The route begins with some time on South Rangeline Road before merging onto I 70, offering a taste of local driving before opening up on the interstate. Later, SR 1 will guide you towards your destination, presenting a different road character. Expect transitions between faster highway speeds and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach Connersville.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near SR 32; SR 38 / Fisherburg Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / Fisherburg Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (SR 38 / Pendleton Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.1 miles (State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Noblesville is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
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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