How far is Richmond, IN from Beech Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Beech Grove, IN is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
73.07 mi
01h 27m
Flight
64.14 mi
103.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.14 mi
Kilometers
103.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.07 mi
Kilometers
117.6 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beech Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-16T08:03
Arrive Beech Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Knox
IN

City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States

From Richmond
36.5 mi
00h 43m
To Beech Grove
36.6 mi
00h 43m

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
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Beech Grove.

  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

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    1 km · 58 sec · East Raymond Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    563 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
63.8 mi · 87%
I 465 South
5.03 mi · 7%
Southeastern Avenue
1.67 mi · 2%
South Emerson Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
East Raymond Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Albany Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chester Boulevard

Merge slight left

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knox
00h 43m from Richmond
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beech Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Beech Grove?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 36.5 miles from Richmond and 36.6 miles from Beech Grove.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Richmond and Beech Grove. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.22 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Beech Grove

#2 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
End: Beech Grove (-86.08998, 39.72199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 Beech Grove. The current time is 08:03:54.

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.