Distance from Denver to Indianapolis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Indianapolis (IN) is 999 miles or 1608 kilometers or 868 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Indianapolis is 1086 miles (1748 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 87 miles or 140 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Indianapolis, IN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Indianapolis is 999 miles or 1608 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Indianapolis?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Indianapolis, IN is 2 hours 17 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Indianapolis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Indianapolis, IN

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Indianapolis, Indiana is 1086 miles or 1748 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Indianapolis, IN is 1086 miles or 1748 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Indianapolis, Indiana is approximately 1086 miles (1748 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Indianapolis, IN

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Indianapolis, IN?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 19 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Indianapolis take?
Denver and Indianapolis are 19 hours 19 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Denver and Indianapolis

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Indianapolis (IN) is 2 Hours.
Indianapolis time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Indianapolis
2025-12-19, 05:18:26 MST2025-12-19, 07:18:26 EST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Indianapolis Indiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1086 mi 1748 km 943.08 nmi
Straight line distance 999 mi 1608 km 868 nmi
Difference 87 mi 140 km 75 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Indianapolis, IN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 36 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 18 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 12 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 39 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 51 minutes