Arlington, Texas to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779 miles 1253.6 km · straight line
919.4 miles actual route 1479.7 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Indianapolis?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Indianapolis is 779 miles (1253.6 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 919.4 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Indianapolis in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM