How far is Harris, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Harris, IN to Richmond, IN is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.24 mi
03h 15m
Flight
132.28 mi
212.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.28 mi
Kilometers
212.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.24 mi
Kilometers
275.58 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, May 2, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Harris
Sat, May 2, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harris
2026-05-02T10:21
Arrive Richmond
Sat, May 2, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harris
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Westchester
IN

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

From Harris
82.5 mi
01h 37m
To Richmond
88.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
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 Harris and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4A Road

    2951 ft · 2 min · 4A Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Michigan Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Michigan Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Michigan Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Michigan Road

    2443 ft · 46 sec · Michigan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Michigan Street

    2024 ft · 47 sec · North Michigan Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1306 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  16. 16

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  17. 17

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North G Street

    601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street

    3130 ft · 2 min · North 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harris 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Michigan Street
64.2 mi · 38%
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 25%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 18%
Chester Boulevard
7.75 mi · 5%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 4%
Michigan Road
3.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Michigan Street

Merge slight left

63.2 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westchester
01h 37m from Harris
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harris 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 Harris to Richmond?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Harris and 88.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westchester

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

46 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

70 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

101 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harris and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 132.28 mi (212.89 km).

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#1 Harris

Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana

Population23,960
Coordinates41.4147700, -86.3036200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: 4A Road (-86.303515, 41.414725)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 Harris and Richmond. The current time is 10:21:05.

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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.