Distance from Indianapolis to Columbus (United States)

The distance between Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio is 271 kilometers (168 miles).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Indianapolis and Columbus are located in the Midwestern United States, with Indianapolis in Indiana and Columbus in Ohio, both serving as major urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 271 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Indianapolis at 248 meters above sea level and Columbus at 242 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Indianapolis to Columbus follows I-70 E, passing through cities like Richmond and Dayton, traversing the flat landscapes of Indiana and Ohio, and entering the Columbus metropolitan area.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Richmond, Dayton, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Indianapolis to Columbus crosses the Indiana-Ohio border, with notable landmarks like the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in Columbus.

Climate

Columbus has a similar climate to Indianapolis, with cold winters and warm summers, but slightly more precipitation.

Accessibility

Columbus offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Indianapolis, enhancing mobility for all visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 10-12 hours
Motorcycle 3-4 hours
Car 3-4 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
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90 km/h
120 km/h
Indianapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Coordinates: 39.7684° N 86.158° W

Elevation: 248 m (814 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
  • Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE)
  • Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ)
  • Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (AID)
  • Columbus Bakalar Municipal Airport (CLU)
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)

Other distances from Indianapolis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Indianapolis to New York City 1,039 km
From Indianapolis to Los Angeles 2,912 km
From Indianapolis to Chicago 263 km
From Indianapolis to Houston 1,392 km
From Indianapolis to Phoenix 2,413 km

Other distances from Columbus

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Indianapolis and Columbus.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Mexico City, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 271 km
Saltillo, Mexico Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 272 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Bristol, United Kingdom 270 km
Morelia, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 272 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Islington, United Kingdom 270 km
Leeds, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom 272 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 273 km
New York City, United States Baltimore, United States 273 km
Brooklyn, United States Baltimore, United States 273 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 269 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Montería, Colombia 274 km
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 268 km
Madrid, Spain Zaragoza, Spain 275 km
Dublin, Ireland Manchester, United Kingdom 267 km
Morelia, Mexico Aguascalientes, Mexico 267 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela 275 km
Austin, United States Fort Worth, United States 276 km
Bristol, United Kingdom Bradford, United Kingdom 266 km
Jacksonville, United States Tampa, United States 276 km

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