Indianapolis to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

643.7 miles 1036 km · straight line
710.8 miles actual route 1143.9 km · driving distance
13h 52min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from New York?

The distance from Indianapolis to New York is 643.7 miles (1036 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.8 miles, taking about 13h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and New York in New York.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis and New York. 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 New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 52min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 38min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 2min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & New York

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM