Distance from Indianapolis to Boston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Boston (MA) is 805 miles or 1295 kilometers or 699 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Boston is 938 miles (1511 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 133 miles or 216 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Boston is 805 miles or 1295 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Boston, is Logan International Airport (BOS).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Boston?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA is 1 hours 51 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Boston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Indianapolis, IN and Boston, MA
This map shows the distance from Indianapolis, IN, Usa to Boston, MA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Indianapolis, Indiana to Boston, Massachusetts is displayed below.

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Boston, Massachusetts is 938 miles or 1511 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA is 938 miles or 1511 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Boston, Massachusetts.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Boston, Massachusetts is approximately 938 miles (1511 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Boston, MA?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Boston take?
Indianapolis and Boston are 17 hours 49 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Indianapolis and Boston

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Boston (MA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Boston
2026-06-24, 21:13:00 EDT2026-06-24, 21:13:00 EDT
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Boston Massachusetts, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Indianapolis, IN and Boston, MA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 938 mi 1511 km 814.56 nmi
Straight line distance 805 mi 1295 km 699 nmi
Difference 133 mi 216 km 115 nmi

Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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Boston Details

Boston is located in Massachusetts, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 21' 30.3'' Longitude: W 71° 3' 35.2''
Latitude42.35843
Longitude-71.05977
StateMassachusetts
Nearest airports to Boston

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Boston, MA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 31 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 23 hours 36 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 20 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 18 hours 53 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 17 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 15 hours 44 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 14 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 13 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 11 hours 48 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 11 hours 6 minutes