How far is Richmond, IN from Decatur, IN?
The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Decatur, IN is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Decatur.
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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
8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
12.6 mi · 14 min · South Church Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 41 sec · West Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Decatur?
The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Richmond and 35.7 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ambassador Motel
Pennville Town Hall
South Salem Church of Christ
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeville.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 69.24 mi (111.43 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe Street (-84.929141, 40.83064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
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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