Indianola to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1150.5 miles 1851.6 km · straight line
1386.5 miles actual route 2231.4 km · driving distance
25h 36min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Indianola from Phoenix?

The distance from Indianola to Phoenix is 1150.5 miles (1851.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Indianola. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1386.5 miles, taking about 25h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Indianola in Iowa and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Indianola and Phoenix. 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 Indianola to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 36min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 43min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~33h 17min $166–$485* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianola & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Indianola
41.36°N, 93.56°W
America/Chicago
295m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM