City in Indiana

Indianapolis Map

Interactive map of Indianapolis with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 59°F now🕔 6:50 AM local📅 Best: May, July, August, September and October👥 880.000

Summary

Indianapolis is a city in Indiana. Indianapolis is known for Motor Speedway and canal walk. It has a population of about 880.000.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Indianapolis with partly cloudy. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 57°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Indianapolis is May, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 178 mi away. Nearby highlights include Indiana Dunes National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Hocking Hills State Park.

In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 63°F is 16.7°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Indianapolis today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 39°46′6.2″N 86°9′29.2″W (39.7684, -86.1581)

Quick facts about Indianapolis

TypeCity
StateIndiana
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates39°46′6.2″N 86°9′29.2″W (39.7684, -86.1581)
Population880.000
Known forMotor Speedway and canal walk
Local time6:50 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsMay, July, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

Getting to Indianapolis

By road, from nearby cities
  • Louisville · 107 mi · roughly 2.5 h driving
  • Chicago · 165 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • St. Louis · 230 mi · roughly 5.3 h driving
  • Detroit · 240 mi · roughly 5.5 h driving
  • Milwaukee · 243 mi · roughly 5.6 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Indianapolis

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
O'Hare International AirportORD178 miChicago
Nashville International AirportBNA253 miNashville

Things to do in Indianapolis

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Indianapolis.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is a city in Indiana. Its coordinates are 39.7684, -86.1581. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Indianapolis right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 87% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Indianapolis?

May, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Indianapolis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Indianapolis in?

Indianapolis observes America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:50 AM.

How many people live in Indianapolis?

Indianapolis has a population of approximately 880.000.

What is the nearest airport to Indianapolis?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 178 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 253 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Indianapolis?

Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Starved Rock State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Gateway Arch National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 22, 2026 at 6:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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