Indiana Dunes to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585 miles 941.5 km · straight line
702 miles estimated 1129.8 km · driving distance
14h 7min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Indiana Dunes from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Indiana Dunes to Richmond, Virginia is 585 miles (941.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Indiana Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702 miles, taking about 14h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Indiana Dunes in Indiana and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indiana Dunes and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Indiana Dunes to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 7min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 56min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 21min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indiana Dunes & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Indiana Dunes
41.65°N, 87.05°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients