Cities near Indianapolis, IN
Quick answer
The nearest major metro to Indianapolis is Cincinnati, OH, 115 miles southeast — roughly 2 hr 14 min by road. Its combined sales tax rate is 7.85% against 7% in Indianapolis.
Distance to nearby metros
Great-circle distance from the Indianapolis centroid (39.938, -86.139).
| Metro | Straight line | Est. drive | Direction | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 115.2 mi | 2 hr 14 min | southeast | 7.85% |
| Louisville, KY | 118.8 mi | 2 hr 18 min | south | 6% |
| Chicago, IL | 155.1 mi | 3 hr | northwest | 10.25% |
| Columbus, OH | 167.7 mi | 3 hr 15 min | east | 7.5% |
| Toledo, OH | 179.7 mi | 3 hr 29 min | northeast | 7.75% |
| Detroit, MI | 231.0 mi | 4 hr 28 min | northeast | 6% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 232.8 mi | 4 hr 30 min | northwest | 7.9% |
How these distances are calculated
Straight-line figures are great-circle distances between incorporated-place centroids using the haversine formula on a 3,958.76-mile mean-radius sphere — exact to within a few metres for this purpose. Drive time is an estimate: road distance is modelled at 1.2× the straight line (the standard North American circuity factor) at 62 mph for trips over 60 miles and 35 mph below that. It is not a routed itinerary and ignores traffic, terrain and tolls.
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