Indianapolis to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1591 miles 2560.4 km · straight line
1833 miles actual route 2949.9 km · driving distance
32h 9min estimated drive time
$176 - $217 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Las Vegas?

The distance from Indianapolis to Las Vegas is 1591 miles (2560.4 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1833 miles, taking about 32h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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. 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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 9min $176 - $217 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 35min $147–$275* Budget
Train ~41h 48min $220–$642* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 530 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM