Distance from Indianapolis to Lakeland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Lakeland (FL) is 846 miles or 1361 kilometers or 735 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Lakeland is 979 miles (1576 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 133 miles or 215 km.

Indianapolis to Lakeland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Lakeland, FL

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Lakeland, Florida is 979 miles or 1576 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Lakeland, FL is 979 miles or 1576 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Lakeland, Florida.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Lakeland, Florida is approximately 979 miles (1576 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Lakeland, FL

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Lakeland, FL?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 15 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Lakeland take?
Indianapolis and Lakeland are 18 hours 15 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Lakeland

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Lakeland (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Indianapolis	Current local time in Lakeland
2025-12-17, 06:14:50 EST	2025-12-17, 06:14:50 EST

How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Lakeland Florida, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	979 mi	1576 km	850.16 nmi
Straight line distance	846 mi	1361 km	735 nmi
Difference	133 mi	215 km	115 nmi

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