Distance from Nashville to Indianapolis by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Indianapolis (IN) is 252 miles or 406 kilometers or 219 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Indianapolis is 286 miles (461 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 34 miles or 55 km.

Nashville to Indianapolis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Indianapolis, IN

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Indianapolis, Indiana is 286 miles or 461 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Indianapolis, IN is 286 miles or 461 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Indianapolis, Indiana is approximately 286 miles (461 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 Nashville, TN to Indianapolis, IN

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Indianapolis, IN?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Indianapolis take?
Nashville and Indianapolis are 5 hours 20 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 Nashville and Indianapolis

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and Indianapolis (IN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Nashville	Current local time in Indianapolis
2025-12-19, 22:16:38 EST	2025-12-19, 22:16:38 EST

How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Indianapolis Indiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	286 mi	461 km	248.36 nmi
Straight line distance	252 mi	406 km	219 nmi
Difference	34 mi	55 km	29 nmi

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