Drive time to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) is a large airport serving Indianapolis, Indiana. It sits 797 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 11,200 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Indianapolis, IN — the airport lies about 8.1 miles south-west of it in a straight line.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

From nearby cities

Driving to IND from cities near Indianapolis

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of IND. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Indianapolis International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Indianapolis, IN 8.1 mi south-west Get drive time →
Carmel, IN 20 mi south-west Get drive time →
Fishers, IN 22 mi south-west Get drive time →
Noblesville, IN 27 mi south-west Get drive time →
Bloomington, IN 40 mi north Get drive time →
Anderson, IN 42 mi south-west Get drive time →
Kokomo, IN 54 mi south Get drive time →
Lafayette, IN 57 mi south-east Get drive time →
Muncie, IN 58 mi south-west Get drive time →
Terre Haute, IN 62 mi east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near IND

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

IND at a glance

IATA code
IND
ICAO code
KIND
Serving
Indianapolis, Indiana
State
Indiana
Elevation
797 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
11,200 ft
Coordinates
39.7173, -86.2944
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from IND

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from IND, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like IND, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Indiana

See all 7 airports in Indiana →

FAQ

Questions about driving to IND

How long does it take to drive to IND?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Indianapolis International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Indianapolis?

Indianapolis International Airport uses the IATA code IND and the ICAO code KIND. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 797 feet above sea level.

How far is IND from Indianapolis?

Indianapolis, IN is about 8.1 miles from IND in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Indianapolis as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near IND?

Within 200 miles: LAF (59 mi), CVG (98 mi), FWA (105 mi), CMI (107 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from IND?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to IND. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.