Indianapolis to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Indianapolis from Richmond, Virginia?
The distance from Indianapolis to Richmond, Virginia is 494.9 miles (796.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.7 miles, taking about 11h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis and Richmond, Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Indianapolis to Richmond, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 50.3 times to circle the Earth's equator