Frankfort, Indiana to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40 miles 64.3 km · straight line
46.4 miles actual route 74.6 km · driving distance
1h 3min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Indiana from Indianapolis?

The distance from Frankfort, Indiana to Indianapolis is 40 miles (64.3 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located SSE of Frankfort, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 46.4 miles, taking about 1h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Frankfort, Indiana 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 Frankfort, Indiana to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 3min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Indiana & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Indiana
40.28°N, 86.51°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
259m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 623.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM