How far is Yorktown, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Yorktown, IN to Richmond, IN is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.34 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.86 mi
64.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.86 mi
Kilometers
64.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.34 mi
Kilometers
81.01 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, May 26, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-05-25T23:27
Arrive Richmond
Tue, May 26, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Losantville
IN

Human settlement in Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America

From Yorktown
23.4 mi
00h 32m
To Richmond
26.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kilgore Avenue

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Kilgore Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Batavia Avenue

    2093 ft · 2 min · South Batavia Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Madison Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 29th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East 29th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 29th Street
35.3 mi · 70%
West Kilgore Avenue
4.59 mi · 9%
Williamsburg Pike
1.58 mi · 3%
West Memorial Drive
1.56 mi · 3%
South Madison Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Northwest 5th Street
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 29th Street

Continue straight

32.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Losantville
00h 32m from Yorktown
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Yorktown and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Losantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Yorktown and 26.9 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Yorktown and Partly Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Losantville

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

42 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

117 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 39.86 mi (64.15 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

CDP in Virginia

Population11,041
Coordinates40.1736500, -85.4941400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kilgore Avenue (-85.494086, 40.173536)
End: US 27 (-84.890345, 39.828941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Richmond. The current time is 23:27:14.

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.