Flight Time from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
The flight from Cincinnati to Indianapolis covers about 98 mi and takes roughly 41 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Cincinnati and Indianapolis are about 98 mi (158 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 128 mi (206 km), a drive of about 2 hr 17 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 41 min.
| Straight-line distance | 98 mi / 158 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 128 mi / 206 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 17 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $16 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.451, -85.332 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cincinnati to Indianapolis is about 98 mi (158 km) in a straight line, and roughly 128 mi (206 km) by road.