Distance from Kansas City to Indianapolis (United States)

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

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Kansas City in Missouri and Indianapolis in Indiana are located in the central United States, connected by various transportation options across the Midwest region. The straight-line distance between them is 728 kilometers, heading east.

Kansas City is situated at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level, while Indianapolis is at 248 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Kansas City to Indianapolis spans approximately 790 km, primarily via I-70 E, passing through regions like Columbia and St. Louis in Missouri before reaching Indiana.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, White River State Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses the Missouri River, passes through St. Louis, and reaches the White River in Indianapolis.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and vibrant cultural events in Indianapolis.

Climate

Indianapolis generally experiences similar climate conditions to Kansas City, with cold winters and warm summers.

Accessibility

Indianapolis offers comprehensive accessibility features, including public transport options and accessible public spaces, similar to Kansas City.

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
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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)
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 Kansas City

Distance 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

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

Cities within similar distances

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Lisbon, Portugal Bilbao, Spain 726 km
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Zaragoza, Spain Gibraltar, Gibraltar 724 km
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