Richmond, IN Road Trips
Drivers starting from Richmond, IN have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 207-mile quick runs to 229-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Richmond, IN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
229.1 mi
Saint John, IN
Quickest Drive
3h 55m
Crown Point, IN
Plan Around Richmond, IN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Richmond, IN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Richmond, IN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Richmond, IN
Driving from Richmond, IN
The typical drive from Richmond, IN covers about 219 miles and takes around 4h 15m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 229 miles (4h 27m), while the shortest is just 207 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Richmond, IN include Saint John, IN (229.1 mi, 4h 21m), Hammond, IN (228.5 mi, 4h 21m), Gary, IN (222.6 mi, 4h 13m), Crown Point, IN (209 mi, 3h 55m), and Michigan City, IN (207.3 mi, 4h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 219-mile drive from Richmond, IN, expect to burn about 8.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Richmond, IN and 2 routes heading into Richmond, IN, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 207 to 229 miles.
The longest mapped route from Richmond, IN covers 229 miles and takes approximately 4h 27m. Shorter options start at just 207 miles.
The average route from Richmond, IN runs about 219 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Richmond, IN include Saint John, IN, Hammond, IN, Gary, IN and Crown Point, IN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Richmond, IN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
35,551
Median Income
$46,395
Median Home Value
$107,600
Median Age
38.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Richmond, IN at a Glance
Founded
1806
Elevation
981 ft
Area
24 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Richmond, IN
A sampling of people born in Richmond, IN.
Norman Foster
1903–1976
American film director and actor (1903–1976)
Mary Haas
1910–1996
American linguist; studied historical linguistics (1910–1996)
Desmond Bane
1998
American basketball player
Ned Rorem
1923–2022
American composer and diarist (1923–2022)
James Mooney
1861–1921
American ethnographer (1861–1921)
Rich Mullins
1955–1997
American Christian Musician (1955–1997)
Jeff Hamilton
1953
American musician
Johnny Logan
1921–1977
American basketball player (1921–1977)
Clifford Smith
1894–1937
American film director, actor and producer (1894-1937)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Richmond, IN.
Madonna of the Trail
series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States
Starr Historic District
historic district in Richmond, Indiana
Earlham College Observatory
historic observatory in Richmond, Indiana, USA
Bethel A.M.E. Church
church in Richmond, Indiana
City data from Wikidata (Q548664), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Richmond, IN
Richmond is a city in Central Indiana. It was founded by Carolina Quakers in 1806. Known as the "cradle of recorded jazz" or formerly as the Rose City for its rose cultivation, it has the honor of having had the first complete high school orchestra in the country and of being the recording center of such greats as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, not to mention a major producer of lawnmowers and school buses. It has also been home to some historical intrigues like Jim Jones and The Wright Brothers.
Historic National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Rd. E., ☏ +1 765-478-3172. Historic Depot District, Fort Wayne Ave. & N. "E" Street, ☏ +1 765-935-9055. Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History, 801 National Road W. Earlham College Campus (updated May 2025) Madonna of the Trail, ☏ +1 765-935-8687. Corner of E. Main & 22nd Streets Old Richmond Historic District, ☏ +1 765-935-8687. South 1st - 6th Streets - South of Main St., 1 Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Pkwy, ☏ +1 765 966-0256. McGuire Memorial Hall, Starr Gennett Historic Site & Gennett Recording Studio Walk of Fame. South First & Main Streets +1 765-962-1511 or +1 765-935-8687 2 Indiana Football Hall of Fame. (updated Oct 2019) 3 Abram Gaar House and Farm. Historic mansion that operates as a museum. (updated Oct 2019) 4 Wayne County Historical Museum, 1150 N A St, ☏ +1 765 962-5756. Tu-F 9:30AM-4PM, Sa Noon-4PM. Repository of artifacts, including 2 of the 3 Egyptian mummies in Indiana. Why not give them back to Egypt? (updated Dec 2021) 5 Model T Museum, 309 N 8th St, ☏ +1 765 488-0026. Th-Su 10AM-4PM. Meep meep. (updated Dec 2021)
1 Hayes Arboretum. (updated Oct 2019) 2 Veterans Memorial Park, Cardinal Greenway (on east side of Whitewater River). Daily 6AM-11PM. A place where you can climb all over Sherman tanks and howitzers (or maybe something more respectful) and look at deer savoring grass on the field. (updated Dec 2021) 3 Thistlethwaite Falls, 65 Waterfall Rd (part of Springwood Park). Small 19th century man-made waterfall. (updated Dec 2021)
1 Quality Inn And Conference Center, 5501 National Rd E, ☏ +1 765 488-0931. Indoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and a hot tub. $48. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Baymont Inn by Wyndhan Richmond I-70, 912 Mendelson Dr, ☏ +1 765-200-6953. Indoor pool and complimentary breakfast. $63. 3 Best Western Richmond Indiana I-70, 533 W Eaton Pike, ☏ +1 765 939-9500. Same as Baymont Inn really. $67. (updated Dec 2021) 4 Richmond KOA Holiday, 3101 Cart Rd, ☏ +1 765 962-1219. Tent/RV sites and camping cabins. (updated Dec 2021)
By car Richmond is accessible by I-70, exits 149, 151, 153, and 156 A&B. Richmond is also accessible by US routes 27, 35, and 40. By Rail The nearest train station is in Connersville. It is served by Amtrak. By plane The closest major airports are in Dayton, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. There is also a small municipal airport in Richmond, the Richmond Municipal Airport, used for small business flights.
While Richmond does have a shuttle service called Rose View Transit that goes around downtown Monday-Saturday, having a car would be the best way to explore the city.
Travel tips adapted from Richmond (Indiana) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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