How far is Indian Head, MD from Bowie, MD?
The driving distance from Indian Head, MD to Bowie, MD is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Head and Bowie.
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Start on Indian Head Highway
16.9 mi · 25 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Tucker Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tucker Road
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Continue on Allentown Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, College Park
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 197: Bowie
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 197
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Collington Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Parkway
956 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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Turn right
79 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Head and Bowie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Head Highway
Start on Indian Head Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indian Head and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Head to Bowie?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Temple Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Indian Head and 21.9 miles from Bowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indian Head and Chance Rain Showers near Bowie.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temple Hills.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Head and Bowie. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.42 km).
#1 Indian Head
Town in Charles County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,787 |
| Coordinates | 38.6001200, -77.1622000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.730357, 38.94261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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