Indianapolis to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1640.7 miles 2640.5 km · straight line
1955.5 miles actual route 3147 km · driving distance
34h 0min estimated drive time
$188 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Spokane?

The distance from Indianapolis to Spokane is 1640.7 miles (2640.5 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1955.5 miles, taking about 34h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Spokane in Washington.

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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 0min $188 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 48min $156–$293* Budget
Train ~44h 12min $235–$684* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Spokane

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
Explore more routes from Spokane

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 547 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM