Indianapolis to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1975.5 miles 3179.2 km · straight line
2416.6 miles actual route 3889.1 km · driving distance
43h 16min estimated drive time
$233 - $286 estimated fuel cost
~4h 28min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Redwood?

The distance from Indianapolis to Redwood is 1975.5 miles (3179.2 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located WNW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2416.6 miles, taking about 43h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 28min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Redwood in California.

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 Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 43h 16min $233 - $286 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~51h 55min $193–$362* Budget
Train ~56h 15min $290–$846* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Redwood

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 659 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 165 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM