Huntsville, Alabama to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348.9 miles 561.5 km · straight line
397 miles actual route 638.9 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Indianapolis?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Indianapolis is 348.9 miles (561.5 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located N of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM