Origin
Shelbyville, IN
Morning in Shelbyville on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelbyville, IN to Westfield, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelbyville, IN
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Westfield, IN
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Trip Overview
Shelbyville, IN to Westfield, IN is 45.8 miles and takes about 58m via I 74, I 69, and Keystone Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Indiana, connecting two Midwest communities. It's a straightforward trip primarily utilizing major highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points. Given its short duration and highway focus, it’s a practical option for a quick commute or a brief intercity hop without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 18.8 mi | 20m |
| I 69 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Riley Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 421 | 1 mi | 2m |
| I-465 WB | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 18.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbyville, IN and Westfield, IN.
1
Start on SR 9; SR 44
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Harrison Street
2
Enter roundabout onto SR 9
400 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Harrison Street
3
Continue on SR 9
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Harrison Street
4
Continue on North Riley Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Riley Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto North Riley Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Riley Highway
6
Turn slight right onto SR 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Riley Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 74; US 421
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 74; US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 69; I 465
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
14
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
15
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
20
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
21
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
22
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
23
Merge onto US 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Street
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 132
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
482 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 32 East: Noblesville
26
Turn straight onto SR 32
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
28
Continue on SR 32
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
SR 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Shelbyville, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 21.3 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North
7
36.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
36.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
8
44.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 132
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Noblesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Westfield, IN
Morning in Westfield on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
58m 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 drive is 85% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. The longest stretch without exiting is 18.8 miles on I 74. You'll transition from interstate cruising to surface streets, particularly as you approach Westfield on Keystone Parkway. Expect a good amount of merging traffic and dense exit activity as you navigate between these two Indiana locations.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near US 421.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 45.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.3 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
886 ft
737 ft
Total Climb
319 ft
Total Descent
196 ft
Highest Point
886 ft
~45.8 mi in
Elevation Range
149 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Shelbyville, IN
Full guide →Shelbyville is a small town 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 58m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Westfield, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 21.3 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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