Origin
Noblesville, IN
Morning in Noblesville on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Noblesville, IN to Salem, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
87.7 mi
141 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
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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Salem, IN
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Trip Overview
Noblesville, IN to Salem, IN is 87.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Indiana, offering a straightforward journey. With a mixed drive profile, you'll experience both highway speeds and local road navigation. It's a short, manageable trip, perfect for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple transition between two points in Indiana.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Noblesville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 33.1 mi | 38m |
| North 8th Street | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 33.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noblesville, IN and Salem, IN.
1
Start on SR 32; SR 38
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Conner Street
2
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
3
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Conner Street
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Conner Street
5
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Conner Street
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fisherburg Avenue
7
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fisherburg Avenue
8
Turn right onto SR 38
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pendleton Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
186 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pendleton Avenue
10
Continue on SR 38
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Pendleton Avenue
11
Continue on SR 38
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pike Street
12
Enter roundabout
281 ft
·
4 sec
13
Continue
358 ft
·
6 sec
14
Enter roundabout onto State Street
283 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Street
15
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Street
16
Enter roundabout onto State Street
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
17
Continue on State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 38
19
Continue on SR 38
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 38
20
Turn right onto SR 109
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
South Rangeline Road
21
Continue on SR 109
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
McCullum
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
23
Merge onto I 70
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 70
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 149A
Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
25
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Pike
26
Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 5th Street
27
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue
28
Continue on North D Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North D Street
29
Turn right onto US 27; SR 227
150 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chester Boulevard
30
Continue on US 27; SR 227
14 mi
·
20 min
·
North 8th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 27; SR 44
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Seminary Street
Use the left lane.
32
Turn slight right onto US 27; SR 44
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
College Corner Avenue
33
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Avenue
34
Turn right onto South Salem Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Road
35
Turn slight left onto County Road 200 East
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 200 East
36
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 250 South
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 250 South
37
Arrive at destination
County Road 250 South
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 2 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility for departure time. Leaving Noblesville in the morning should get you to Salem with plenty of daylight left. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, you won't need to worry about frequent or expensive refueling stops. The longest stretch on I 70 is over 33 miles, so plan your last restroom break before merging onto that section if needed. Because this is a one-day trip, you can easily adjust your plans based on traffic or spontaneous stops 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Noblesville, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Noblesville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Noblesville, IN
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Noblesville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 33.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 83.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / Fisherburg Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Fisherburg Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 38 / Pendleton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Pendleton Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
State Street
Enter roundabout onto State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 149A
Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
6
83.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
US 27; SR 44 / West Seminary Street
Turn left onto US 27; SR 44 / West Seminary Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.71 one way
$27.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Salem, IN
Morning in Salem on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Knox, IN
44 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 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 2m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 44% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 70, including a significant 33.1-mile segment, which allows for consistent speed. As you move away from the interstate, expect the roads to become more local, involving routes like North 8th Street and South Rangeline Road. This transition means you'll likely shift from faster highway driving to a more moderate pace on two-lane roads. The change in road type is gradual, providing a varied driving feel without being jarring.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 18 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.
About the Cities
Starting 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 2h 2m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.1 miles on I 70. 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, 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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