Indianapolis to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

565.6 miles 910.3 km · straight line
644.5 miles actual route 1037.2 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Indianapolis to Syracuse, New York is 565.6 miles (910.3 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located ENE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644.5 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Syracuse, New York in New York.

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 Syracuse, New York. 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 Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $77–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Syracuse, New York
43.05°N, 76.15°W
America/New_York
121m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM