How far is Fishers, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Richmond, IN is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
71.38 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.2 mi
96.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.2 mi
Kilometers
96.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.38 mi
Kilometers
114.88 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, May 15, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Fri, May 15, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-15T07:14
Arrive Richmond
Fri, May 15, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
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 Fishers
38.1 mi
00h 41m
To Richmond
33.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lantern Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  11. 11

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

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59.2 mi · 83%
I 465 South
7.5 mi · 11%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 6%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 3%
Northwest 5th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

59.2 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knox
00h 41m from Fishers
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Fishers 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 Fishers to Richmond?

The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 38.1 miles from Fishers and 33.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fishers and Chance Rain Showers 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 Fishers and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 60.2 mi (96.89 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.54 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.01
5.04 gal · 19.08 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.50 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.65 $11.73 $23.46
Diesel $5.30 $13.37 $26.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Richmond. The current time is 07:14:05.

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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.