How far is Richmond, IN from New Albany, IN?
The driving distance from Richmond, IN to New Albany, IN is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 New Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and New Albany.
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Start on East Main Street
113 m · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
14.1 mi · 20 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Union Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16.5 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2283 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
24.2 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East National Road
2 mi · 3 min · East National Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto East Tipton Street
2734 ft · 54 sec · East Tipton Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
1230 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: New Albany, Louisville
3010 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Albany
1961 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on West 5th Street
131 m · 12 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1823 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto State Street
132 m · 17 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and New Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to New Albany?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Richmond and 77.3 miles from New Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
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 Hartsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 117.82 mi (189.61 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Albany
City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 36,874 |
| Coordinates | 38.2856200, -85.8241300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Albany (-85.82413, 38.28562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.86 | $21.09 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $27.23 | $54.47 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
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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