Indianapolis to Richland is 48 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via I 74 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and local road driving, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. It’s a practical option if you need to get between these two locations without a long commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
24.6 mi
26m
East 200 South
16.1 mi
28m
Southeastern Avenue
6.1 mi
8m
East Market Street
0.5 mi
1m
East Washington Street
0.4 mi
1m
Monument Circle
0.1 mi
<1m
North Park Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
SR 244
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Longest stretch:
I 74
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Richland, IN.
1
Start on this road
257 ft·32 sec·this road
2
Turn left
37 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left onto Monument Circle
0.1 mi·23 sec·Monument Circle
4
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Market Street
5
Turn right onto North Park Avenue
512 ft·23 sec·North Park Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
7
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Southeastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
130 ft·7 sec·Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
4.7 mi·6 min·Southeastern Avenue
10
Continue on I 74; US 421
25 mi·26 min·I 74; US 421
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 119Toward SR 244 East: Milroy, AndersonvilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 244
16 mi·28 min·East 200 South
13
Arrive at destination
SR 244
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Monument Circle
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|East Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip|~4m in|Southeastern Avenue
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
31.8 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 119
Toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.88 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$8.16
$16.32
premium
$4.93
$9.31
$18.63
diesel
$5.60
$10.58
$21.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.4
0
$5.04
$2.30
Efficient EV
12
0
$4.20
$1.92
EV Truck/SUV
19.2
0
$6.72
$3.07
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Late night
in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:38PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Richland, IN
Late night
in Richland on Friday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Clear
SSW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:38PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
89°F
Cumberland, IN
24 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 48-mile drive, specifically 24.6 miles, is on I 74. You'll experience highway speeds before transitioning to surface roads like East 200 South and Southeastern Avenue. Expect a shift from faster interstate travel to a more local pace as you approach your destination. The highway portion means you'll encounter typical interstate merging and cruising.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,027 ft715 ft
Total Climb
417 ft
Total Descent
105 ft
Highest Point
1,027 ft
~48 mi in
Elevation Range
312 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Richland, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Andersonville along the way.
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States.
Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.
Top landmarks
•The Children's Museum of Indianapolis — museum
•Indiana Statehouse — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Indiana
•Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument — monument in Indianapolis
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richland, IN before heading back.
