Baltimore to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.5 miles 820 km · straight line
577.2 miles actual route 928.9 km · driving distance
11h 9min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Indianapolis?

The distance from Baltimore to Indianapolis is 509.5 miles (820 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 577.2 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 9min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 23min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~14h 30min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM