Blacksburg to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.6 miles 573.9 km · straight line
442.1 miles actual route 711.5 km · driving distance
8h 50min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Indianapolis?

The distance from Blacksburg to Indianapolis is 356.6 miles (573.9 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located WNW of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442.1 miles, taking about 8h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia 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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 50min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 36min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM