Indianapolis to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

697.2 miles 1122.1 km · straight line
806.9 miles actual route 1298.5 km · driving distance
15h 16min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Waterbury?

The distance from Indianapolis to Waterbury is 697.2 miles (1122.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located ENE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806.9 miles, taking about 15h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Waterbury in Connecticut.

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. 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 Waterbury. 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 Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 16min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 19min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~19h 51min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM