Indianapolis to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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