How far is Evansville, IN from Richmond, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Richmond, IN is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Richmond.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
2610 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike
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Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue
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Continue on North D Street
2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street
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Turn right onto Chester Boulevard
46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on North 8th Street
1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Evansville and 124.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.47 one way or $64.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 192.22 mi (309.35 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.67 | $91.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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