Distance from Indianapolis to Costa Mesa by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Costa Mesa (CA) is 1801 miles or 2897 kilometers or 1564 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Costa Mesa is 2074 miles (3338 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 273 miles or 441 km.

Indianapolis to Costa Mesa Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Costa Mesa, CA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Costa Mesa, California is 2074 miles or 3338 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Costa Mesa, CA is 2074 miles or 3338 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Costa Mesa, California.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Costa Mesa, California is approximately 2074 miles (3338 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Costa Mesa, CA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Costa Mesa, CA?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Costa Mesa take?
Indianapolis and Costa Mesa are 36 hours 20 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 Costa Mesa

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Costa Mesa (CA) is 3 Hours.
Costa Mesa time is 3 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in Indianapolis	Current local time in Costa Mesa
2025-12-21, 23:34:12 EST	2025-12-21, 20:34:12 PST

How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Costa Mesa California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2074 mi	3338 km	1801.06 nmi
Straight line distance	1801 mi	2897 km	1564 nmi
Difference	273 mi	441 km	237 nmi

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