How far is Richmond, IN from Avon, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Avon, IN is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.53 mi
01h 51m
Flight
80.26 mi
129.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.26 mi
Kilometers
129.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.53 mi
Kilometers
140.86 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
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 Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cleveland
IN

City in Indiana, USA

From Richmond
43.7 mi
00h 55m
To Avon
43.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Chester Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Holt Road

    1330 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Holt Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Holt Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockville Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Rockville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockville Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
72.8 mi · 83%
Rockville Road
9.35 mi · 11%
I 70
4.14 mi · 5%
South Holt Road
0.68 mi · 1%
North 9th Street
0.26 mi
Holt Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Chester Boulevard

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 22m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
00h 55m from Richmond
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Richmond and 43.9 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

47 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Avon. Straight-line distance: 80.26 mi (129.17 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Avon. The current time is 08:04:28.

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.