Dallas, Texas to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

763.6 miles 1228.9 km · straight line
899.2 miles actual route 1447.1 km · driving distance
15h 52min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Indianapolis?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Indianapolis is 763.6 miles (1228.9 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.2 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 52min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 2min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~20h 38min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM