Indianapolis to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.7 miles 904 km · straight line
647.3 miles actual route 1041.8 km · driving distance
12h 7min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Scranton?

The distance from Indianapolis to Scranton is 561.7 miles (904 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.3 miles, taking about 12h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Scranton 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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 7min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 32min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~15h 45min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Scranton

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM