Distance from Washington to Indianapolis by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Indianapolis (IN) is 492 miles or 791 kilometers or 427 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Indianapolis is 569 miles (917 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 77 miles or 126 km.

Washington to Indianapolis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, IN

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Indianapolis, Indiana is 569 miles or 917 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, IN is 569 miles or 917 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Indianapolis, Indiana is approximately 569 miles (917 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, IN

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, IN?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Indianapolis take?
Washington and Indianapolis are 11 hours 3 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 Washington and Indianapolis

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

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Indianapolis
2025-12-19, 03:50:09 EST	2025-12-19, 03:50:09 EST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	569 mi	917 km	494.12 nmi
Straight line distance	492 mi	791 km	427 nmi
Difference	77 mi	126 km	67 nmi

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