Distance from Indianapolis to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between Indianapolis, Indiana and Kansas City, Missouri is 728 kilometers (453 miles).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Indianapolis is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Kansas City is situated further west, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 728 kilometers, heading west.

Indianapolis is at 248 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Indianapolis to Kansas City covers approximately 790 km, primarily via I-70 W, passing through cities like St. Louis and Columbia, crossing the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: St. Louis Arch, Columbia, Missouri River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Indianapolis to Kansas City crosses the Midwest, highlighting the Mississippi River and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather, while summer offers vibrant festivals in Kansas City.

Climate

Kansas City experiences more extreme temperatures than Indianapolis, with hotter summers and colder winters.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Indianapolis, enhancing travel ease.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 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)
Kansas City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)

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 Kansas City

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Indianapolis and Kansas City.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Quito, Ecuador Bogotá, Colombia 728 km
Fortaleza, Brazil Maceió, Brazil 727 km
Dallas, United States Kansas City, United States 729 km
Reynosa, Mexico Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico 729 km
Cali, Colombia Guayaquil, Ecuador 727 km
Hyderābād, India Surat, India 726 km
Sucre, Bolivia Arequipa, Peru 726 km
Lisbon, Portugal Bilbao, Spain 726 km
Brampton, Canada South Boston, United States 726 km
Boston, United States Hamilton, Canada 725 km
Philadelphia, United States Charlotte, United States 725 km
Brisbane, Australia Sydney, Australia 731 km
Guadalupe, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 725 km
San Diego, United States Oakland, United States 731 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Montería, Colombia 731 km
Maracay, Venezuela Santa Marta, Colombia 731 km
Brampton, Canada Boston, United States 724 km
Zaragoza, Spain Gibraltar, Gibraltar 724 km
Kingston, Jamaica Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 732 km

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