East Lansing to Richmond, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

202 miles 325.1 km · straight line
252.5 miles estimated 406.4 km · driving distance
5h 5min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is East Lansing from Richmond, Indiana?

The distance from East Lansing to Richmond, Indiana is 202 miles (325.1 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Indiana is located S of East Lansing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 252.5 miles, taking about 5h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — East Lansing in Michigan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for East Lansing 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 East Lansing to Richmond, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 5min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 6min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 50min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between East Lansing & Richmond, Indiana

Quick Facts

East Lansing
42.74°N, 84.48°W
America/Detroit
261m 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 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 123.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients