How far is Beech Grove, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Beech Grove, IN to Richmond, IN is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.38 mi
01h 26m
Flight
64.14 mi
103.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.14 mi
Kilometers
103.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.38 mi
Kilometers
119.71 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, May 1, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Beech Grove
Fri, May 1, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beech Grove
2026-05-01T05:06
Arrive Richmond
Fri, May 1, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beech Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Knox
IN

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

From Beech Grove
36.5 mi
00h 43m
To Richmond
37.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
55°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beech Grove and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    33 m · 10 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2028 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Emerson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Emerson Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 465 East, I 74 East

    2843 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beech Grove and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.9 mi · 79%
I 465 East
7.67 mi · 10%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
Northwest 5th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

58.9 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knox
00h 43m from Beech Grove
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Beech Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beech Grove to Richmond?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Beech Grove and 37.9 miles from Richmond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Beech Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Knox

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Knox, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knox.

RAIL

Connersville station

40 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

118 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beech Grove and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.22 km).

Beech Grove

#1 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Avenue (-86.089788, 39.72199)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Beech Grove and Richmond. The current time is 05:06:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.