Traveling from Warsaw to Richmond takes you on a 134.1-mile journey through the heart of the Indiana Midwest. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You should budget roughly $20 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will stay within the same state throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the high-speed monotony of long-haul travel, allowing you to settle into a comfortable pace. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this route is manageable enough that you won't need to plan for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67 miles from Warsaw, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi
49m
Lake City Highway
34.9 mi
45m
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi
36m
Chester Boulevard
7.8 mi
9m
South 200 E
6 mi
6m
N Clinton Street
3 mi
4m
East Center Street
2 mi
3m
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
South Harrison Street
— 43.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, IN and Richmond, IN.
1
Start on East Center Street
2.0 mi·3 min·East Center Street
2
Turn right onto US 30
35 mi·45 min·Lake City Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on SR 930
0.4 mi·30 sec·SR 930
4
Turn left onto SR 930
1.7 mi·2 min·West Coliseum Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
1.1 mi·1 min·Lima Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 27
1.2 mi·1 min·North Clinton Street
7
Continue on US 27
3.0 mi·4 min·N Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto US 27
31 mi·36 min·Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 27
43 mi·49 min·South Harrison Street
10
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi·6 min·South 200 E
11
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi·51 sec·Chester Blvd
12
Continue on US 27
7.8 mi·9 min·Chester Boulevard
13
Turn right onto North G Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·North G Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto North 8th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North 8th Street
15
Turn left onto East Main Street
372 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your trip efficient and comfortable. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for changing speed limits as you transition between local streets. Fueling up before you head out is a smart move, though your $20 budget should easily cover the distance. Prioritize a mid-route break after your longest stretch on South Harrison Street to stretch your legs and reset before finishing the final leg of your journey.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67 miles from Warsaw, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 Warsaw, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Warsaw, IN
This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Warsaw, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Harrison Street for about 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 133.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2 mi into trip|~3m in|US 30 / Lake City Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / Lake City Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
37.3 mi into trip|~49m in|SR 930 / West Coliseum Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 930 / West Coliseum Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
39 mi into trip|~51m in|US 27 / Lima Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27 / Lima Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
44.2 mi into trip|~58m in|US 27 / Lafayette Street
Merge onto US 27 / Lafayette Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
133.4 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|North 8th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.97 one way
$41.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.02
$46.04
premium
$4.89
$25.81
$51.61
diesel
$5.61
$29.61
$59.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.2
0
$14.08
$6.44
Efficient EV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
EV Truck/SUV
53.6
0
$18.77
$8.58
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Warsaw, IN
Morning
in Warsaw on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
W 10 to 15 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Richmond, IN
Morning
in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Noble, IN
67 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
16 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 44m 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?
Forget about interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate primarily via South Harrison Street, Lake City Highway, and Lafayette Street, with 0% of the journey spent on traditional highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 43.1 miles on South Harrison Street, which serves as the backbone of your travel. Because of the technical nature of these local roads, the drive feels more personal and connected to the landscape than a typical freeway slog. Be prepared for a steady rhythm of turns and transitions as you move between these primary thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on South Harrison Street.
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 around 2 miles in near US 30 / Lake City Highway.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 30 / Lake City Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles (SR 930 / West Coliseum Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles (US 27 / Lima Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on South Harrison Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 miles (US 30 / Lake City Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles (SR 930 / West Coliseum Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles (US 27 / Lima Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
