Distance from Columbus to Indianapolis by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Indianapolis (IN) is 169 miles or 271 kilometers or 147 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Indianapolis is 175 miles (282 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 6 miles or 11 km.

Columbus to Indianapolis Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis, IN
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to Indianapolis, IN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis, Indiana is displayed below.

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Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, IN

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis, Indiana is 175 miles or 282 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, IN is 175 miles or 282 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis, Indiana is approximately 175 miles (282 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, IN

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, IN?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Indianapolis take?
Columbus and Indianapolis are 3 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and Indianapolis

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Indianapolis (IN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Columbus	Current local time in Indianapolis
2025-09-02, 00:16:33 EDT	2025-09-02, 00:16:33 EDT

How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Indianapolis Indiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and Indianapolis, IN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	175 mi	282 km	151.97 nmi
Straight line distance	169 mi	271 km	147 nmi
Difference	6 mi	11 km	4 nmi

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