Distance from Indianapolis to Detroit (United States)

The distance between Indianapolis, Indiana and Detroit, Michigan is 387 kilometers (240 miles).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Indianapolis is located in the central part of Indiana while Detroit is situated in the southeastern region of Michigan, both cities are part of the Midwestern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 387 kilometers, heading northeast.

Indianapolis is situated at an altitude of 248 meters above sea level, while Detroit is at 192 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Indianapolis to Detroit covers approximately 460 kilometers, primarily via I-69 N and I-94 E, passing through Fort Wayne and the outskirts of Toledo before reaching Detroit.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Fort Wayne, Toledo, Maumee River, Detroit River.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Indianapolis to Detroit crosses the flat plains of Indiana and Ohio, with notable landmarks like the Maumee River and Detroit River near the destination.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions; summer offers vibrant city events but can be crowded.

Climate

Detroit generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Indianapolis, with more snowfall in winter months.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 16-18 hours
Motorcycle 5-6 hours
Car 4-5 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
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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)
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)

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 Detroit

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

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