Distance from Washington to Indianapolis (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Indianapolis, Indiana is 792 kilometers (492 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Washington, D.C. is located on the East Coast of the United States, while Indianapolis is situated in the Midwest, highlighting their distinct regional positions. The straight-line distance between them is 792 kilometers, heading west.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Indianapolis is at 248 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis follows I-70 W, passing through Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and into Indiana, covering diverse landscapes and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Harpers Ferry, Columbus, Dayton, National Road, White River State Park.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis crosses the Appalachian Mountains and Ohio River, with notable landmarks like the National Road and White River.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall offer pleasant travel conditions to Indianapolis, with spring showcasing blooming landscapes and fall featuring vibrant foliage.

Climate

Indianapolis experiences a more continental climate compared to Washington, D.C., with colder winters and warmer summers.

Accessibility

Indianapolis offers comprehensive accessibility features, including public transport and pedestrian-friendly areas, similar to Washington, D.C.

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
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 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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