Distance from Columbus to Indianapolis (United States)

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

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Columbus and Indianapolis are located in the Midwestern United States, connected by major highways and offering various travel options between these two significant urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 271 kilometers, heading west.

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

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to Indianapolis follows I-70 W, passing through Springfield and Richmond, crossing the Ohio-Indiana border, and continuing through rural landscapes before reaching the city.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Springfield, Richmond, Whitewater Valley.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses the Ohio-Indiana border, featuring urban and rural landscapes, with landmarks like Whitewater Valley.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, avoiding summer crowds and winter snow.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Indianapolis offers comprehensive accessibility features, similar to Columbus, with public transport and facilities for 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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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)
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 Columbus

Distance 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

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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