Houston to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Indianapolis?
The distance from Houston to Indianapolis is 865.8 miles (1393.4 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014.6 miles, taking about 18h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 289 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator