Distance from Indianapolis to Wilmington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Wilmington (NC) is 593 miles or 954 kilometers or 515 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Wilmington is 746 miles (1201 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 153 miles or 247 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Wilmington, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Wilmington is 593 miles or 954 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Wilmington, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Wilmington?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Wilmington, NC is 1 hours 21 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Wilmington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Wilmington, NC

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Wilmington, North Carolina is 746 miles or 1201 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Wilmington, NC is 746 miles or 1201 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Wilmington, North Carolina is approximately 746 miles (1201 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Wilmington, NC

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Wilmington, NC?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 17 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Wilmington take?
Indianapolis and Wilmington are 14 hours 17 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 Wilmington

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Wilmington (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Wilmington
2025-12-19, 04:30:09 EST2025-12-19, 04:30:09 EST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Wilmington North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 746 mi 1201 km 647.83 nmi
Straight line distance 593 mi 954 km 515 nmi
Difference 153 mi 247 km 132 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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Wilmington Details

Wilmington is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 13' 32.6'' Longitude: W 77° 56' 41''
Latitude34.22573
Longitude-77.94471
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Wilmington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Wilmington, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 18 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 0 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 22 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 49 minutes