Indianapolis to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.4 miles 549.4 km · straight line
402.2 miles actual route 647.3 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Kirksville?

The distance from Indianapolis to Kirksville is 341.4 miles (549.4 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located W of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.2 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Kirksville 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 Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM