How far is Richmond, IN from Cambridge City, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Cambridge City, IN is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.3 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.98 mi
24.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.98 mi
Kilometers
24.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.3 mi
Kilometers
24.62 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge City
Fri, Apr 24, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, Apr 24, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-24T11:59
Arrive Cambridge City
Fri, Apr 24, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pennville
IN

City in Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

From Richmond
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Cambridge City
7.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Cambridge City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2054 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    539 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South A Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South A Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
10.3 mi · 67%
South A Street
4.77 mi · 31%
South 3rd Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

9.86 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pennville
00h 11m from Richmond
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Cambridge City?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pennville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Richmond and 7.8 miles from Cambridge City.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge City.

Stop Ideas Near Pennville

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

19 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

90 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Cambridge City. Straight-line distance: 14.98 mi (24.1 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Cambridge City

#2 Cambridge City

Town in Indiana

Population1,744
Coordinates39.8125500, -85.1716300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828942)
End: US 40 (-85.171629, 39.812524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.07
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.04 $4.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.30 $4.59
Premium $4.65 $2.51 $5.03
Diesel $5.30 $2.86 $5.73

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Cambridge City. The current time is 11:59:18.

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.