Baton Rouge to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

703.4 miles 1132 km · straight line
845.4 miles actual route 1360.5 km · driving distance
15h 21min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Indianapolis?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Indianapolis is 703.4 miles (1132 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.4 miles, taking about 15h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 21min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 25min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~19h 57min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM