Driving from St. Louis to Indianapolis
Indianapolis lies 370 km (230 mi) east of St. Louis, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 452 km (281 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| St. Louis | Indianapolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 279,695 | 887,642 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
Clocks in Indianapolis are 1 h ahead of St. Louis right now, so a 5 h 1 min journey lands 6 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from St. Louis to Indianapolis
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Staying in Indianapolis
Our booking partner lists 637 places to stay in Indianapolis. Of the 503 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (207), and 1 are five-star. Across 143 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 72,532 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Indianapolis from St. Louis?
370 km (230 mi) in a straight line, east of St. Louis; by road roughly 452 km (281 mi).
How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Indianapolis by car?
About 5 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. Louis and Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Indiana/Indianapolis against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Indianapolis?
Our booking partner lists 637 places to stay in Indianapolis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.