Distance from Milwaukee to Indianapolis by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Milwaukee (WI) to Indianapolis (IN) is 246 miles or 396 kilometers or 214 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Milwaukee to Indianapolis is 273 miles (440 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 27 miles or 44 km.

Milwaukee to Indianapolis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Indianapolis, IN

The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Indianapolis, Indiana is 273 miles or 440 km.
The total driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Indianapolis, IN is 273 miles or 440 kilometers. Your trip begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Indianapolis, Indiana is approximately 273 miles (440 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 Milwaukee, WI to Indianapolis, IN

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

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

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

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	273 mi	440 km	237.07 nmi
Straight line distance	246 mi	396 km	214 nmi
Difference	27 mi	44 km	23 nmi

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