Distance from Indianapolis to Springfield by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Springfield (IL) is 186 miles or 299 kilometers or 162 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Springfield is 206 miles (333 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 20 miles or 34 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Springfield, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Springfield is 186 miles or 299 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Springfield, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Springfield?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Springfield, IL is 0 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Springfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Springfield, IL

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Springfield, Illinois is 206 miles or 333 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Springfield, IL is 206 miles or 333 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Springfield, Illinois.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Springfield, Illinois is approximately 206 miles (333 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Springfield, IL

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Springfield, IL?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Springfield take?
Indianapolis and Springfield are 4 hours 0 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 Springfield

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

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Springfield
2025-12-19, 07:18:24 EST2025-12-19, 07:18:24 EST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Springfield Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 206 mi 333 km 178.89 nmi
Straight line distance 186 mi 299 km 162 nmi
Difference 20 mi 34 km 16 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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Springfield Details

Springfield is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 48' 6.2'' Longitude: W 89° 38' 37.4''
Latitude39.80172
Longitude-89.64371
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Springfield

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Springfield, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 12 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 28 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 36 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 26 minutes