Distance from Indianapolis to Capital by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Capital (IL) is 185 miles or 297 kilometers or 160 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Capital is 204 miles (329 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 19 miles or 32 km.

Indianapolis to Capital Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Capital, IL

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Capital, Illinois is 204 miles or 329 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Capital, IL is 204 miles or 329 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Capital, Illinois.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Capital, Illinois is approximately 204 miles (329 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Capital, IL

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Capital, IL?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Capital take?
Indianapolis and Capital are 3 hours 54 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Capital

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Capital (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Indianapolis	Current local time in Capital
2025-12-19, 07:15:20 EST	2025-12-19, 07:15:20 EST

How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Capital Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	204 mi	329 km	177.15 nmi
Straight line distance	185 mi	297 km	160 nmi
Difference	19 mi	32 km	17 nmi

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