Danville, Kentucky to Richmond, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

151 miles 243 km · straight line
188.8 miles estimated 303.8 km · driving distance
3h 48min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Richmond, Indiana?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Richmond, Indiana is 151 miles (243 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Indiana is located N of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 188.8 miles, taking about 3h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Kentucky in Kentucky and Richmond, Indiana in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Kentucky and Richmond, Indiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Danville, Kentucky to Richmond, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 48min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 34min $15–$28* Budget
Train ~3h 37min $23–$66* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & Richmond, Indiana

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
Richmond, Indiana
39.83°N, 84.89°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 50 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 164.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients