Indianapolis to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

751.4 miles 1209.2 km · straight line
835.7 miles actual route 1345 km · driving distance
16h 33min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Montreal?

The distance from Indianapolis to Montreal is 751.4 miles (1209.2 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.7 miles, taking about 16h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Indianapolis is in Indiana, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Montreal. 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 Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 33min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 52min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 31min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Montreal

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM