Spring
- Average temperature: 50-70°F
- Climate: Mild with occasional rain showers
- Unique traditions and events: Indianapolis 500 Festival, Broad Ripple Art Fair
- Average daylight: 12-14 hours
Summer
- Average temperature: 70-85°F
- Climate: Hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms
- Unique traditions and events: Indiana State Fair, IndyFringe Festival
- Average daylight: 14-15 hours
Fall
- Average temperature: 50-70°F
- Climate: Mild with occasional rain showers
- Unique traditions and events: Heartland Film Festival, Irvington Halloween Festival
- Average daylight: 10-12 hours
Winter
- Average temperature: 20-40°F
- Climate: Cold with occasional snowfall
- Unique traditions and events: Circle of Lights, Christmas at the Zoo
- Average daylight: 9-10 hours
Indianapolis is located in the state of Indiana, in the Eastern Time Zone. It is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). The nearest timezone border is approximately 50 miles away, and it is in the Central Time Zone. The travel time to the nearest states, Ohio and Illinois, is approximately 2 hours and 3 hours, respectively. The neighboring cities include Carmel, Fishers, and Greenwood. If someone were to drive from Indianapolis across America, it would take approximately 30 hours. Learn more about traveling to Indianapolis and explore all that this vibrant city has to offer.
Nearest Counties | Corresponding Zip Codes --- | --- Marion County | 46201, 46202, 46203, 46204, 46205 Hamilton County | 46032, 46033, 46074, 46077, 46082 Hendricks County | 46112, 46123, 46168, 46183, 46231 Boone County | 46052, 46074, 46077, 46082, 46074 Johnson County | 46106, 46107, 46131, 46142, 46143
| City | Distance from Indianapolis (miles) | Time to Drive at 50 mph (hours) | Timezone Change (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 2,166 | 43.32 | -3 |
| White House in Washington D.C. | 595 | 11.9 | -1 |
| Denali National Park | 3,708 | 74.16 | -4 |
| Las Vegas Strip | 1,750 | 35 | -3 |
| Citizens Bank Park | 635 | 12.7 | -1 |
| Niagara Falls | 500 | 10 | -1 |
| Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco | 2,107 | 42.14 | -3 |
| Yellowstone | 1,238 | 24.76 | -2 |
| Manhattan | 665 | 13.3 | -1 |
| Grand Canyon | 1,491 | 29.82 | -2 |