Distance from Indianapolis to Arlington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Arlington (VA) is 488 miles or 786 kilometers or 424 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Arlington is 569 miles (917 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 81 miles or 131 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Arlington is 488 miles or 786 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Arlington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Arlington?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA is 1 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Arlington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Arlington, Virginia is 569 miles or 917 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA is 569 miles or 917 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Arlington, Virginia.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Arlington, Virginia is approximately 569 miles (917 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Arlington take?
Indianapolis and Arlington are 11 hours 2 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 Indianapolis and Arlington

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Arlington (VA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Arlington
2025-12-21, 21:19:05 EST2025-12-21, 21:19:05 EST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Arlington Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 569 mi 917 km 494.12 nmi
Straight line distance 488 mi 786 km 424 nmi
Difference 81 mi 131 km 70 nmi

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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Arlington Details

Arlington is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 53' 25.4'' Longitude: W 77° 5' 2.9''
Latitude38.89039
Longitude-77.08414
StateVirginia
Nearest airports to Arlington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Arlington, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 19 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 19 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 9 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 44 minutes