Indianapolis to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699.7 miles 1126 km · straight line
848.4 miles actual route 1365.4 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Indianapolis to Jacksonville, Florida is 699.7 miles (1126 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located SSE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848.4 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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 Indianapolis and Jacksonville, Florida. 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 Indianapolis to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM