Louisville to Richmond, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

118.4 miles 190.6 km · straight line
153.7 miles actual route 247.4 km · driving distance
3h 27min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Richmond, Indiana?

The distance from Louisville to Richmond, Indiana is 118.4 miles (190.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Indiana is located NNE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 153.7 miles, taking about 3h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Louisville and Richmond, Indiana. 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 Louisville to Richmond, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 27min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~4h 8min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~3h 17min $18–$54* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Richmond, Indiana

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 210.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM