How far is Clarksville, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, IN to Richmond, IN is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
149.46 mi
02h 47m
Flight
115.69 mi
186.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.69 mi
Kilometers
186.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.46 mi
Kilometers
240.54 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, May 2, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, May 2, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-02T11:35
Arrive Richmond
Sat, May 2, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Clarksville
87.7 mi
01h 23m
To Richmond
61.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    1236 ft · 46 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1118 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    100.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  15. 15

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

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Boulevard
101 mi · 67%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.9 mi · 39%
South Emerson Avenue
10.1 mi · 7%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 1%
Northwest 5th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eastern Boulevard

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 48m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 23m from Clarksville
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Richmond?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Clarksville and 61.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 115.69 mi (186.18 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: East Brooks Avenue (-85.759947, 38.296725)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.96 L · about $19.87
Round trip
$39.75
10.54 gal · 39.92 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.87 $39.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.41 $44.83
Premium $4.65 $24.53 $49.05
Diesel $5.30 $27.95 $55.90

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Richmond. The current time is 11:35:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.