Indy 500 Time and Lap Calculator

Convert the Indy 500 start to your local time zone, then estimate miles and green-flag time remaining from laps completed.

12:45 PM ET start200 laps500 miles

Indy 500 Time and Lap Calculator

Your time zone

Laps completedAvg lap sec.

Local start timeMay 24, 2026, 12:45 PM

500 miles remaining, about 140 green-flag minutes.

Indy 500 race day note
Local start time: May 24, 2026, 12:45 PM
Laps completed: 0 of 200
Miles completed: 0
Miles remaining: 500
Estimated green-flag time remaining: 140 minutes

Race day checks:
- Confirm TV or streaming coverage in your location.
- Recheck weather, delays, and official race control updates.
- Add buffer for cautions, red flags, ceremonies, and post-race coverage.

Track the race without overthinking it

Local start

Pick your time zone to convert the scheduled Eastern Time start into a calendar-ready local time.

Lap math

Each lap is 2.5 miles. Update laps completed and average lap time to estimate remaining green-flag running time.

Race reality

Cautions, pit cycles, weather, and red flags can make the actual broadcast window much longer than the green-flag estimate.

FAQ

When is the 2026 Indy 500?

The 110th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026. The start time used here is 12:45 PM Eastern Time.

How many laps and miles are in the Indy 500?

The Indianapolis 500 is 200 laps around Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a total of 500 miles.

Why is the remaining time only an estimate?

The calculator uses average lap seconds and does not include cautions, red flags, weather delays, ceremonies, or post-race coverage.