Bristol, Tennessee to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.4 miles 494.7 km · straight line
416 miles actual route 669.5 km · driving distance
8h 3min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Indianapolis?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Indianapolis is 307.4 miles (494.7 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NW of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 3min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 40min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 39min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM