Distance from Indianapolis to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Washington (DC) is 492 miles or 791 kilometers or 427 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Washington is 567 miles (913 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 75 miles or 122 km.

Indianapolis to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Indianapolis, IN and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Indianapolis, IN, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Indianapolis, Indiana to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Washington, District of Columbia is 567 miles or 913 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC is 567 miles or 913 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 567 miles (913 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Washington take?
Indianapolis and Washington are 10 hours 50 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 Washington

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Washington (DC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Indianapolis	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 03:50:28 EST	2025-12-19, 03:50:28 EST

How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	567 mi	913 km	492.38 nmi
Straight line distance	492 mi	791 km	427 nmi
Difference	75 mi	122 km	65 nmi

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