Indianapolis to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Indianapolis from Philadelphia?
The distance from Indianapolis to Philadelphia is 582.8 miles (937.9 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644.7 miles, taking about 12h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
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 Philadelphia. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.7 times to circle the Earth's equator