Indianapolis to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.5 miles 535.1 km · straight line
367.6 miles actual route 591.6 km · driving distance
6h 59min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Jefferson City?

The distance from Indianapolis to Jefferson City is 332.5 miles (535.1 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located WSW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.6 miles, taking about 6h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis and Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 59min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 23min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 38min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM