Distance from Indianapolis to Charleston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Charleston (SC) is 592 miles or 952 kilometers or 514 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Charleston is 705 miles (1135 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 113 miles or 183 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Charleston, SC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Charleston is 592 miles or 952 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Charleston, is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Charleston?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Charleston, SC is 1 hours 21 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Charleston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Charleston, South Carolina is 705 miles or 1135 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Charleston, SC is 705 miles or 1135 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 705 miles (1135 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 32 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Charleston take?
Indianapolis and Charleston are 13 hours 32 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 Charleston

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Charleston (SC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Charleston
2025-12-17, 06:13:54 EST2025-12-17, 06:13:54 EST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 705 mi 1135 km 612.22 nmi
Straight line distance 592 mi 952 km 514 nmi
Difference 113 mi 183 km 98 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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Charleston Details

Charleston is located in South Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 49' 4.5'' Longitude: W 79° 57' 32.3''
Latitude32.81792
Longitude-79.95897
StateSouth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charleston

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Charleston, SC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 44 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 49 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 20 minutes