Indianapolis to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

767 miles 1234.3 km · straight line
898.9 miles actual route 1446.7 km · driving distance
17h 9min estimated drive time
$87 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Indianapolis to Worcester, Massachusetts is 767 miles (1234.3 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located ENE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 898.9 miles, taking about 17h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 9min $87 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 35min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~22h 18min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM