Paul Bretl
May 17, 2024 11:08 am ET
The difficulty of the Indianapolis Colts’ 2024 schedule is determined by just more than who their opponents are. Over the course of a long NFL season, other important aspects that can create challenges include the amount of total travel the team has, along with whether or not there are any extended road trips, and when the bye week falls.
In regards to the bye week, the Colts have a long wait for that one, with it not taking place until Week 14. The Colts also do not have any Thursday night games on the schedule either, so there won’t be any extended breaks through their first 13 games of the season.
There are also two instances where they have back-to-back road games, and they are separated by only one home game–meaning there is a five game stretch where the Colts are on the road for four of those weeks.
From a travel perspective, however, the Colts have one of the more friendly schedules in that aspect, traveling the third-fewest amount of miles this season. Here is a look at how many air miles the Colts will be traveling in 2024 and how that stacks up to the rest of the NFL.
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32. Washington Commanders: 10,550 miles
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) chases during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
31. Cincinnati Bengals: 10,611 miles
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Indianapolis Colts: 11,497 miles
29. Pittsburgh Steelers: 12,047 miles
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
28. Atlanta Falcons: 12,416 miles
Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
27. New Orleans Saints: 13,084 miles
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
26. Tennessee Titans: 13,311 miles
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) stiff arms Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.
25. Cleveland Browns: 13,998 miles
Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
24. Detroit Lions: 14,328 miles
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15,303 miles
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
22. Baltimore Ravens: 15,424 miles
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 07: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 07, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
21. Buffalo Bills: 16,710 miles
Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
20. Kansas City Chiefs: 16,719 miles
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
19. Houston Texans: 18,052 miles
Oct 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
18. Dallas Cowboys: 18,293 miles
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 04: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass in the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
17. Minnesota Vikings: 19,030 miles
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
16. New York Giants: 19,295 miles
Dec 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
15. Chicago Bears: 19,558 miles
Apr 26, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears number one draft choice Caleb Williams at a press conference at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
14. Denver Broncos: 19,670 miles
Sep 10, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
13. Arizona Cardinals: 21,064 miles
Dec 13, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
12. Carolina Panthers: 21,288 miles
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
11. Jacksonville Jaguars: 22,075 miles
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
10. Green Bay Packers: 22,209 miles
January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
9. New York Jets: 22,397 miles
Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
8. Philadelphia Eagles: 22,756 miles
Oct 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) talks with offensive coordinator Shane Steichen against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
7. Las Vegas Raiders: 23,345 miles
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
6. Los Angeles Rams: 24,263 miles
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
5. San Francisco 49ers: 24,575 miles
January 1, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws as offensive tackle Daniel Brunskill (60) provides coverage against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
4. New England Patriots: 25,071 miles
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New England Patriots as the No. 3 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
3. Seattle Seahawks: 25,797 miles
Oct 31, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (41) during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
2. Miami Dolphins: 25,869 miles
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs the ball ahead of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the first half of the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
1. Los Angeles Chargers: 26,803 miles
Oct 2, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs with the ball as Houston Texans defensive end Rasheem Green (92) attempts to make a tackle during the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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