Indianapolis to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

861.5 miles 1386.4 km · straight line
1036.2 miles actual route 1667.6 km · driving distance
19h 49min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Indianapolis to Portland, Maine is 861.5 miles (1386.4 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1036.2 miles, taking about 19h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Portland, Maine in Maine.

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. 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 Portland, Maine. 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 Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 49min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 47min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~25h 46min $124–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Portland, Maine
43.66°N, 70.26°W
America/New_York
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM