Indianapolis to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

279.3 miles 449.5 km · straight line
352.8 miles actual route 567.8 km · driving distance
6h 40min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Indianapolis to Oak Ridge is 279.3 miles (449.5 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located SSE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 352.8 miles, taking about 6h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 40min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 0min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 20min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM