Distance from Louisville to Indianapolis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Indianapolis (IN) is 108 miles or 173 kilometers or 94 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Indianapolis is 113 miles (182 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 5 miles or 9 km.

Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis, IN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Indianapolis is 108 miles or 173 km.
The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

What is the average flight time from Louisville to Indianapolis?

Flight time from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis, IN is 0 hours 14 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Louisville to Indianapolis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis, IN

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Indianapolis, Indiana is 113 miles or 182 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis, IN is 113 miles or 182 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Indianapolis, Indiana is approximately 113 miles (182 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis, IN

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis, IN?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Indianapolis take?
Louisville and Indianapolis are 2 hours 10 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 Louisville and Indianapolis

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Indianapolis (IN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in LouisvilleCurrent local time in Indianapolis
2025-12-17, 06:14:47 EST2025-12-17, 06:14:47 EST
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Indianapolis Indiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 113 mi 182 km 98.13 nmi
Straight line distance 108 mi 173 km 94 nmi
Difference 5 mi 9 km 4 nmi

Louisville Details

Louisville is located in Kentucky, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 15' 15.3'' Longitude: W 85° 45' 33.9''
Latitude38.25424
Longitude-85.75941
StateKentucky
Nearest airports to Louisville

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Indianapolis, IN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 3 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 2 hours 50 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 2 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 2 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 2 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 1 hours 53 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 1 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 1 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 1 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 1 hours 25 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 1 hours 20 minutes