How far is Richmond, IN from Harris, IN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Harris, IN is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.58 mi
03h 25m
Flight
132.28 mi
212.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.28 mi
Kilometers
212.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.58 mi
Kilometers
264.86 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harris
Sat, May 2, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, May 2, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-02T11:50
Arrive Harris
Sat, May 2, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:10 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

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
Westchester
IN

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

From Richmond
82.3 mi
01h 42m
To Harris
82.3 mi
01h 42m

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

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  5. 5

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    50.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1298 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    918 ft · 19 sec · North Michigan Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Michigan Road

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Michigan Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Michigan Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Michigan Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Michigan Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Michigan Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 4A Road

    2951 ft · 2 min · 4A Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4A Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
63.8 mi · 39%
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 26%
South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 17%
Chester Boulevard
8.09 mi · 5%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 4%
Lafayette Street
5.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Goshen Road

Continue straight

50.5 mi · 01h 06m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westchester
01h 42m from Richmond
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Harris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Richmond and 82.3 miles from Harris.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westchester

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

46 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

70 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

101 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Harris. Straight-line distance: 132.28 mi (212.89 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harris

Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana

Population23,960
Coordinates41.4147700, -86.3036200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)
End: Harris (-86.30362, 41.41477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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

There is no time difference between Richmond and Harris. The current time is 11:50:26.

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.