Richmond, KY Road Trips

With 20 routes heading out and 38 heading in, Richmond, KY works well as a launching point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 106 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Richmond, KY spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

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Trip Routes

58

Longest Drive

284 mi

Hendron, KY

Quickest Drive

18m

Berea, KY

Plan Around Richmond, KY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Richmond, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hendron, KY to Richmond, KY 284 mi · 5h 20m Benton, KY to Richmond, KY 273.5 mi · 5h 6m Eddyville, KY to Richmond, KY 246.4 mi · 4h 38m Dawson Springs, KY to Richmond, KY 225.1 mi · 4h 14m

Continue From Richmond, KY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Richmond, KY to Paducah, KY 281.2 mi · 5h 17m Richmond, KY to Breckinridge Center, KY 249 mi · 4h 50m Richmond, KY to Auburn, KY 186.1 mi · 3h 31m Richmond, KY to South Shore, KY 137.9 mi · 2h 37m

Trips from Richmond, KY

Richmond, KY to Paducah, KY

281.2 mi 5h 17m

Richmond, KY to Breckinridge Center, KY

249 mi 4h 50m

Richmond, KY to Auburn, KY

186.1 mi 3h 31m

Richmond, KY to South Shore, KY

137.9 mi 2h 37m

Richmond, KY to Ashland, KY

124.8 mi 2h 20m

Richmond, KY to Radcliff, KY

122.4 mi 2h 29m

Richmond, KY to Catlettsburg, KY

118.9 mi 2h 13m

Richmond, KY to Brooks, KY

105.9 mi 1h 57m

Richmond, KY to Augusta, KY

100.9 mi 2h 7m

Richmond, KY to Providence, KY

98.8 mi 2h 2m

Richmond, KY to Indian Hills, KY

97.3 mi 1h 53m

Richmond, KY to Taylorsville, KY

87 mi 1h 39m

Richmond, KY to Elk Creek, KY

81.9 mi 1h 33m

Richmond, KY to Crittenden, KY

78.9 mi 1h 26m

Richmond, KY to Carlisle, KY

57 mi 1h 10m

Richmond, KY to Frankfort, KY

52 mi 1h

Richmond, KY to Annville, KY

42.8 mi 1h 9m

Richmond, KY to Beattyville, KY

41.9 mi 1h 6m

Driving from Richmond, KY

Expect an average of 106 miles and about 2h 5m behind the wheel when leaving Richmond, KY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 281 miles (5h 17m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Richmond, KY include Paducah, KY (281.2 mi, 5h 17m), Breckinridge Center, KY (249 mi, 4h 50m), Auburn, KY (186.1 mi, 3h 31m), South Shore, KY (137.9 mi, 2h 37m), and Ashland, KY (124.8 mi, 2h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 106-mile trip from Richmond, KY, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Richmond, KY and 38 routes heading into Richmond, KY, covering 58 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 281 miles.

The longest mapped route from Richmond, KY covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 17m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.

The average route from Richmond, KY runs about 106 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 106-mile trip from Richmond, KY costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Richmond, KY include Paducah, KY, Breckinridge Center, KY, Auburn, KY and South Shore, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.