Cleveland, Tennessee to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.1 miles 524.8 km · straight line
383.4 miles actual route 617 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Indianapolis?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Indianapolis is 326.1 miles (524.8 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NNW of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.4 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM