Distance from Indianapolis to Madison by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Madison (WI) is 284 miles or 456 kilometers or 246 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Madison is 331 miles (534 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 47 miles or 78 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Madison, WI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Madison is 284 miles or 456 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Madison, is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Madison?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Madison, WI is 0 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Madison Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Madison, WI

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Madison, Wisconsin is 331 miles or 534 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Madison, WI is 331 miles or 534 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Madison, Wisconsin.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Madison, Wisconsin is approximately 331 miles (534 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Madison, WI

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Madison, WI?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 32 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Madison take?
Indianapolis and Madison are 6 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 Madison

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Madison (WI) is 1 Hours.
Madison time is 1 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Madison
2025-12-05, 09:03:41 EST2025-12-05, 08:03:41 CST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Madison Wisconsin, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 331 mi 534 km 287.44 nmi
Straight line distance 284 mi 456 km 246 nmi
Difference 47 mi 78 km 41 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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Madison Details

Madison is located in Wisconsin, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 4' 23'' Longitude: W 89° 24' 4.4''
Latitude43.07305
Longitude-89.40123
StateWisconsin
Nearest airports to Madison

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Madison, WI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 11 hours 7 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 8 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 7 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 40 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 8 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 10 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 55 minutes