Indianapolis to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1484.4 miles 2388.9 km · straight line
1688.3 miles actual route 2717.1 km · driving distance
30h 13min estimated drive time
$162 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Mesa?

The distance from Indianapolis to Mesa is 1484.4 miles (2388.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1688.3 miles, taking about 30h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 13min $162 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 16min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~39h 17min $203–$591* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Mesa

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM