How far is New Haven, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from New Haven, IN to Richmond, IN is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
89.94 mi
01h 56m
Flight
86.04 mi
138.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.04 mi
Kilometers
138.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.94 mi
Kilometers
144.74 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-12T18:16
Arrive Richmond
Tue, May 12, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
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
Bryant
IN

Town in Bearcreek Township, Jay County, Indiana, United States

From New Haven
47 mi
00h 58m
To Richmond
42.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway East

    851 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1250 ft · 41 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2777 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 33 South: Fort Wayne, Decatur

    2149 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Decatur Road

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Decatur Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  11. 11

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North G Street

    601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street

  14. 14

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

    3130 ft · 2 min · North 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 48%
Decatur Road
26.3 mi · 29%
Chester Boulevard
7.75 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
7.1 mi · 8%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 7%
Green Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Harrison Street

Continue on South Harrison Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
00h 58m from New Haven
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Richmond?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from New Haven and 42.9 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bryant

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

100 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

111 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 86.04 mi (138.47 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.014153, 41.070613)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 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 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Richmond. The current time is 18:16:04.

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.