How far is Seymour, IN from Richmond, IN?
The driving distance from Seymour, IN to Richmond, IN is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seymour and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour and Richmond.
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Start on West 2nd Street
770 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Ewing Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Ewing Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
79 m · 15 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
130 m · 25 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis
796 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.9 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 Seymour 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
58.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seymour and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seymour to Richmond?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Seymour and 40.2 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Seymour and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
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 Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.37 km).
#1 Seymour
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 20,096 |
| Coordinates | 38.9592200, -85.8902500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.31 | $32.61 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $18.26 | $36.51 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $24.23 | $48.47 |
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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