Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Indianapolis?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis is 1004.8 miles (1617 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1138.7 miles, taking about 21h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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. 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. 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.