Distance from Indianapolis to Milwaukee by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Milwaukee (WI) is 246 miles or 396 kilometers or 214 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Milwaukee is 272 miles (439 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 26 miles or 43 km.

Indianapolis to Milwaukee Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 272 miles or 439 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Milwaukee, WI is 272 miles or 439 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Milwaukee, Wisconsin is approximately 272 miles (439 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 Milwaukee, WI

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

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

Current local time in Indianapolis	Current local time in Milwaukee
2025-12-17, 06:13:50 EST	2025-12-17, 05:13:50 CST

How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	272 mi	439 km	236.2 nmi
Straight line distance	246 mi	396 km	214 nmi
Difference	26 mi	43 km	22 nmi

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