Origin
Martinsville, IN
Late night in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, IN to Richmond, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, IN
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Richmond, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 102.7-mile journey from Martinsville, IN, to Richmond, IN, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Reuben Drive and State Road 44, with a short segment on I-69 North. With a projected fuel cost of around $16, this drive offers an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route is characterized by numerous turns, suggesting a more local, less highway-focused experience. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B within Indiana.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Martinsville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 58.9 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 69 | 35.7 mi | 40m |
| East Morgan Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Williamsburg Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North D Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Reuben Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 58.9 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, IN and Richmond, IN.
1
Start on East Morgan Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Morgan Street
2
Turn right onto Reuben Drive
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Reuben Drive
3
Continue on SR 44
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Road 44
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 69
6
Continue on I 69; I 465
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 465
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
59 mi
·
1 hr 6 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
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 59-minute duration and 102.7-mile distance, you can easily complete this trip from Martinsville to Richmond in one go. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your day, and since there are no designated stops mentioned and the fuel cost is only $16, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes be more spread out between services than major highways. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means staying attentive to your GPS or navigation is key to avoid missing turns. Plan for frequent, brief stops if needed, perhaps at a convenient intersection or a small town along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Martinsville, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Martinsville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Martinsville, IN
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Martinsville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Martinsville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 101.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
7
38.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
6
97.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
4
100.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
Richmond Avenue
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
101.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
US 27; SR 227 / Chester Boulevard
Turn right onto US 27; SR 227 / Chester Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.95 one way
$31.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 102.7-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and state highways, rather than cruising on interstates. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a more engaged driving experience, with frequent adjustments in direction. While there's no data on the longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates you'll likely encounter a dynamic road with varying speeds and turns throughout the 1 hour and 59-minute duration. This isn't a monotonous drive; it requires your attention as you wind through the Indiana landscape.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
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 around 1.9 miles in.
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 2h 3m 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: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Richmond, IN
Full guide →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.
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 2h 3m. Total distance: 102 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 38.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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