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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Chester Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Emerson Avenue
2154 ft · 41 sec · North Emerson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 30th Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · East 30th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 38th Street
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto West 38th Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · West 38th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 South
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1760 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville Road, Peoria
1398 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1768 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Crawfordsville
1336 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
2158 ft · 2 min · North Englewood Drive
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Turn left onto Eastwood Drive
121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumberland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 106.14 mi (170.81 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crawfordsville
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.0411500, -86.8744500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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