Indianapolis to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

795.4 miles 1280.1 km · straight line
939.2 miles actual route 1511.5 km · driving distance
17h 58min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Lowell?

The distance from Indianapolis to Lowell is 795.4 miles (1280.1 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located ENE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.2 miles, taking about 17h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Lowell in Massachusetts.

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 Lowell. 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 Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 58min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 34min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~23h 21min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Lowell

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM