How far is Schererville, IN from Richmond, IN?
The driving distance from Schererville, IN to Richmond, IN is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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.
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schererville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schererville and Richmond.
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Start on Anna Street
10 m · 7 sec · Anna Street
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Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue
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Turn left onto Austin Avenue
2014 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
2610 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike
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Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue
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Continue on North D Street
2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street
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Turn right onto Chester Boulevard
46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on North 8th Street
1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schererville and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Schererville and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schererville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Schererville and 109.9 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Schererville and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schererville and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Thorntown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schererville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 176.25 mi (283.64 km).
#1 Schererville
Town in northwest Indiana, USA
| Population | 28,593 |
| Coordinates | 41.4789200, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 35,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.8289400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.83 | $65.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.93 | $71.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.95 | $81.89 |
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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