How far is Crawfordsville, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Crawfordsville, IN to Richmond, IN is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.4 mi
02h 12m
Flight
106.14 mi
170.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.14 mi
Kilometers
170.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.4 mi
Kilometers
193.76 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, May 30, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Crawfordsville
Sat, May 30, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawfordsville
2026-05-30T15:15
Arrive Richmond
Sat, May 30, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawfordsville
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
Cumberland
IN

Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana

From Crawfordsville
57.8 mi
01h 06m
To Richmond
62.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 19 sec · Eastwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Englewood Drive

    2158 ft · 2 min · North Englewood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lebanon Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 North, US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road, Speedway

    872 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road

    2065 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Crawfordsville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Crawfordsville Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 16th Street

    66 m · 9 sec · West 16th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West 16th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · West 16th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Indiana Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    2163 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North West Street

    155 m · 23 sec · North West Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 South

    2900 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2788 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

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

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crawfordsville 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
65.5 mi · 54%
I 74 East
33.8 mi · 28%
Lebanon Road
3.25 mi · 3%
West 16th Street
3.06 mi · 3%
Crawfordsville Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight right onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

65.5 mi · 01h 16m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 06m from Crawfordsville
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Crawfordsville and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Crawfordsville and 62.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Crawfordsville and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cumberland, 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 Cumberland.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

86 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

87 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawfordsville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 106.14 mi (170.81 km).

Crawfordsville

#1 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastwood Drive (-86.874449, 40.040909)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.03 $32.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.08 $36.15
Premium $4.65 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $5.30 $22.54 $45.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Crawfordsville and Richmond. The current time is 15:15:10.

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.