How far is Richmond, IN from Crown Point, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Crown Point, IN is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.98 mi
03h 55m
Flight
169.94 mi
273.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.94 mi
Kilometers
273.5 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.98 mi
Kilometers
336.32 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crown Point
Sat, May 2, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, May 2, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-02T07:07
Arrive Crown Point
Sat, May 2, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Richmond
104.5 mi
01h 57m
To Crown Point
104.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Crown Point.

  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 right to continue on I 465 North

    2479 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Crown Point

    2386 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    122 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Clark Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    102 m · 8 sec · North Court Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
105 mi · 50%
Chester Boulevard
63.8 mi · 31%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 8%
I-465 WB
11.7 mi · 6%
I 465 North
6.85 mi · 3%
US 231
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
01h 57m from Richmond
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Crown Point?

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Richmond and 104.6 miles from Crown Point.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Richmond and Crown Point, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Crown Point. Straight-line distance: 169.94 mi (273.5 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Crown Point

#2 Crown Point

City in Indiana, USA

Population30,906
Coordinates41.4169800, -87.3653100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
End: Crown Point (-87.36531, 41.41698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.69
Premium $4.65 $34.30 $68.60
Diesel $5.30 $39.09 $78.18

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Richmond, IN and Crown Point, IN. The current time in Richmond is 07:07:51, although it is 06:07:51 in Crown Point.

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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.