Distance from Minneapolis to Indianapolis (United States)

The distance between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Indianapolis, Indiana is 823 kilometers (511 miles).

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Minneapolis is located in Minnesota, while Indianapolis is situated in Indiana, both in the United States, highlighting their positions in the Midwest region of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 823 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Minneapolis at 262 meters above sea level and Indianapolis at 248 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Minneapolis to Indianapolis follows I-94 E and I-65 S, passing through Wisconsin and Illinois, including cities like Madison and Chicago, before reaching Indiana.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Madison, Chicago, Indiana Dunes National Park.

Travel information

Summary

Traveling from Minneapolis to Indianapolis crosses the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan, with Chicago as a major landmark.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Indianapolis due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant events.

Climate

Indianapolis generally experiences warmer summers and milder winters compared to the colder climate of Minneapolis.

Accessibility

Indianapolis offers a well-developed public transportation system and accessible facilities, similar to Minneapolis, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Minneapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 44.98° N 93.2638° W

Elevation: 262 m (860 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP)
  • St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP)
  • Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)
  • Airlake Airport (LVN)
  • L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO)
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)

Other distances from Minneapolis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Minneapolis to New York City 1,639 km
From Minneapolis to Los Angeles 2,452 km
From Minneapolis to Chicago 572 km
From Minneapolis to Houston 1,699 km
From Minneapolis to Phoenix 2,060 km

Other distances from Indianapolis

Distances 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

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Belo Horizonte, Brazil Curitiba, Brazil 820 km
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Cancún, Mexico Mixco, Guatemala 826 km

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