Indianapolis to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.2 miles 1060.8 km · straight line
778.5 miles actual route 1252.8 km · driving distance
15h 20min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Indianapolis to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 659.2 miles (1060.8 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778.5 miles, taking about 15h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Indianapolis is in Indiana, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 20min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 24min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 56min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM