Origin
Lawrence, IN
Late night in Lawrence on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, IN to Richmond, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, IN
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Richmond, IN
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Trip Overview
Lawrence, IN to Richmond, IN is 66 miles and takes about 1h 20m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, making it a good option for a relaxed day trip. The route is short enough that you can easily adjust your departure time to suit your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 57.6 mi | 1h 5m |
| North Franklin Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Williamsburg Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Post Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North D Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Richmond, IN.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto McCoy Street
492 ft
·
16 sec
·
McCoy Street
3
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pendleton Pike
4
Turn left onto North Franklin Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Franklin Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto East 30th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 30th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto North Post Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Post Road
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
8
Merge onto I 70
58 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 149A
Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
10
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Pike
11
Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 5th Street
12
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue
13
Continue on North D Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North D Street
14
Turn right onto US 27; SR 227
150 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chester Boulevard
15
Continue on US 27; SR 227
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North 8th Street
16
Turn left onto East Main Street
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
McCoy Street
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East 30th Street
Turn left onto East 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 70 East: Dayton
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 149A
Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Richmond, IN
Late night in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Knox, IN
33 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
1 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 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll be cruising on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for the longest stretch, covering 57.6 miles. After that, expect to navigate sections of North Franklin Road and Williamsburg Pike. Given the extensive use of surface roads, you'll likely encounter more local traffic and intersections compared to a highway trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near McCoy Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 11 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 (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,099 ft
840 ft
Total Climb
405 ft
Total Descent
301 ft
Highest Point
1,099 ft
~42.4 mi in
Elevation Range
259 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Richmond, IN
Full guide →Founded 1806
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.
Top landmarks
- • Madonna of the Trail — series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United St...
- • Starr Historic District — historic district in Richmond, Indiana
- • Earlham College Observatory — historic observatory in Richmond, Indiana, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (East 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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