How far is Richmond, IN from Danville, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Danville, IN is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.4 mi
02h 02m
Flight
86.99 mi
139.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.99 mi
Kilometers
139.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.4 mi
Kilometers
151.92 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-16T08:09
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Riley
IN

Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

From Richmond
47.1 mi
01h 01m
To Danville
47.3 mi
01h 01m

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
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Holt Road

    1330 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Holt Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Holt Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockville Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Rockville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockville Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cross Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South Cross Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
72.8 mi · 77%
Rockville Road
15.1 mi · 16%
I 70
4.14 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.1 mi · 1%
South Holt Road
0.68 mi · 1%
North 9th Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Chester Boulevard

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 22m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
01h 01m from Richmond
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Richmond and 47.3 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

53 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

104 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

105 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Danville. Straight-line distance: 86.99 mi (139.99 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

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

#2 Danville

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Population10,241
Coordinates39.7606000, -86.5263900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 Danville. The current time is 08:09:31.

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.