Distance from Indianapolis to Detroit by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Detroit (MI) is 240 miles or 385 kilometers or 208 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Detroit is 275 miles (444 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 35 miles or 59 km.

Indianapolis to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Detroit, Michigan is 275 miles or 444 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI is 275 miles or 444 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 275 miles (444 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 25 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Detroit take?
Indianapolis and Detroit are 5 hours 25 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 Detroit

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Indianapolis	Current local time in Detroit
2025-12-27, 03:11:54 EST	2025-12-27, 03:11:54 EST

How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	275 mi	444 km	238.81 nmi
Straight line distance	240 mi	385 km	208 nmi
Difference	35 mi	59 km	30 nmi

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