Indianapolis to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Indianapolis from Lakeland?

The distance from Indianapolis to Lakeland is 845.3 miles (1360.3 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SSE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950 miles, taking about 18h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Lakeland 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 Lakeland. 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.