Atlanta to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

427.3 miles 687.6 km · straight line
503.6 miles actual route 810.4 km · driving distance
9h 47min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Indianapolis?

The distance from Atlanta to Indianapolis is 427.3 miles (687.6 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503.6 miles, taking about 9h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 47min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 44min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 18min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM