Distance from Indianapolis to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between Indianapolis, Indiana and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 940 kilometers (584 miles).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Indianapolis is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Philadelphia is situated in the Northeastern part of the country, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 940 kilometers, heading east.

Indianapolis is situated at an altitude of 248 meters above sea level, while Philadelphia is at only 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Indianapolis to Philadelphia covers approximately 1010 kilometers, primarily via I-70 E and I-76 E, passing through Columbus, Pittsburgh, and the Appalachian region before reaching Philadelphia.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Columbus, Pittsburgh, Appalachian Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip traverses from the flat plains of Indiana through the rolling hills of Ohio and Pennsylvania, highlighting urban centers like Columbus and Pittsburgh.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Philadelphia due to mild temperatures and vibrant city events, while summer offers numerous outdoor festivals.

Climate

Philadelphia generally experiences milder winters and warmer, more humid summers compared to Indianapolis, with more precipitation throughout the year.

Accessibility

Philadelphia offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Indianapolis, providing ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
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)
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)

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 Philadelphia

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

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