How far is Lowell, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Richmond, IN is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.6 mi
01h 50m
Flight
68.92 mi
110.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.6 mi
Kilometers
144.2 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, May 30, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-05-30T02:12
Arrive Richmond
Sat, May 30, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Spring Lake
IN

Town in Hancock County, Indiana

From Lowell
52.7 mi
00h 55m
To Richmond
36.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2158 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.9 mi · 66%
Shady Lane
27.3 mi · 31%
South Emerson Avenue
10.1 mi · 11%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 2%
Northwest 5th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

58.9 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake
00h 55m from Lowell
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Spring Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Lowell and 36.9 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

26 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

96 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 68.92 mi (110.91 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Shady Lane (-85.946392, 39.252956)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 Lowell and Richmond. The current time is 02:12:28.

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.