Indianapolis to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556.6 miles 895.7 km · straight line
603.3 miles actual route 970.9 km · driving distance
11h 18min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Manhattan?

The distance from Indianapolis to Manhattan is 556.6 miles (895.7 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located W of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.3 miles, taking about 11h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Manhattan in Kansas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis and Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 18min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 34min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~14h 41min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM