Indianapolis to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

405.8 miles 653 km · straight line
509.2 miles actual route 819.5 km · driving distance
9h 59min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Spartanburg?

The distance from Indianapolis to Spartanburg is 405.8 miles (653 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located SE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.2 miles, taking about 9h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Spartanburg. 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 Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 59min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 59min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 29min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM