Indianapolis to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1496.1 miles 2407.8 km · straight line
1700.1 miles actual route 2736 km · driving distance
30h 29min estimated drive time
$164 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Phoenix?

The distance from Indianapolis to Phoenix is 1496.1 miles (2407.8 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1700.1 miles, taking about 30h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 29min $164 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 35min $136–$255* Budget
Train ~39h 38min $204–$595* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 499 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM