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Trip from Danville, IN to Richmond, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

93.4 mi

150 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, IN to Richmond, IN covers 93.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Rockville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.4 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.7 miles from Danville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 93.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Rockville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.4 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Rockville Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 39 / South Cross Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 39 / South Cross Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 36 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 39 / South Cross Street

Turn left onto SR 39 / South Cross Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 36 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 36 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.3 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 149A Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 66.4 mi 1h 17m
Rockville Road 15.1 mi 24m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 5.5 mi 8m
Williamsburg Pike 1.3 mi 2m
West Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Northwest 5th Street 1 mi 1m
South Holt Road 0.8 mi 1m
Richmond Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 66.4 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, IN and Richmond, IN.

1

Start on this road

39 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto SR 39

60 ft · 3 sec · South Cross Street
3

Turn right onto US 36

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
4

Continue on US 36

15 mi · 24 min · Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto South Holt Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Holt Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 70 East
7

Merge onto I 70

5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Exit 149A Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
10

Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike
11

Continue on Northwest 5th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
12

Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Richmond Avenue
13

Continue on North D Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · North D Street
14

Turn right onto US 27; SR 227

150 ft · 1 sec · Chester Boulevard
15

Continue on US 27; SR 227

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North 8th Street
16

Turn left onto East Main Street

372 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
17

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Danville, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Danville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, IN

This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Danville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 66.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Danville, IN · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

47 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Danville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.4 miles.

Arriving in Richmond, IN

The final approach into Richmond, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Richmond, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Very expen mile 21.6

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Richmond, Indiana

0.9 mi

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.2 mi

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

2.5 mi

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Very expen mile 21.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Domino's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 101

Richmond, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+17659668351

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.4

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

Petra Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13176023535

Visit website

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13179518882

Visit website

Cul De Sac Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

+13177449622

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.4

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.6

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.60 one way

$29.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.03 $32.06
premium $4.89 $17.97 $35.95
diesel $5.61 $20.62 $41.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.81 $4.48
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.17 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Danville, IN

Late night in Danville on Saturday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, IN

Late night in Richmond on Saturday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 1m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Danville, IN to Richmond, IN covers 93.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Rockville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Danville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 39 / South Cross Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 36 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Danville, IN to Richmond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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