How far is Richmond, IN from Crawfordsville, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
117.66 mi
02h 26m
Flight
106.14 mi
170.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.14 mi
Kilometers
170.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.66 mi
Kilometers
189.35 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawfordsville
Sat, May 30, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, May 30, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-30T16:18
Arrive Crawfordsville
Sat, May 30, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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

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
Cumberland
IN

Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana

From Richmond
58.7 mi
01h 13m
To Crawfordsville
59 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Emerson Avenue

    2154 ft · 41 sec · North Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 30th Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · East 30th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 38th Street

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 38th Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West 38th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 South

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1760 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville Road, Peoria

    1398 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1768 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Crawfordsville

    1336 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    2158 ft · 2 min · North Englewood Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
66.9 mi · 57%
I 74 West
33.7 mi · 29%
East 30th Street
4.42 mi · 4%
West 38th Street
3.8 mi · 3%
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
1.8 mi · 2%
I 465 South
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chester Boulevard

Merge slight left

63.9 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
01h 13m from Richmond
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Crawfordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Richmond and 59 miles from Crawfordsville.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

86 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

87 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 106.14 mi (170.81 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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 Richmond and Crawfordsville. The current time is 16:18:40.

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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.