Alpharetta to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

406.6 miles 654.3 km · straight line
497.6 miles actual route 800.8 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Alpharetta from Indianapolis?

The distance from Alpharetta to Indianapolis is 406.6 miles (654.3 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NNW of Alpharetta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497.6 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Alpharetta in Georgia and Indianapolis in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alpharetta and Indianapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alpharetta to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alpharetta & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Alpharetta
34.08°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
347m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM