Austin, Texas to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

926.2 miles 1490.5 km · straight line
1093.2 miles actual route 1759.4 km · driving distance
19h 15min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Indianapolis?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Indianapolis is 926.2 miles (1490.5 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1093.2 miles, taking about 19h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, 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 Austin, Texas to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 15min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 6min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~25h 2min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM