Origin
Berea, KY
Late night in Berea on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berea, KY to Richmond, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berea, KY
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Richmond, KY
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Trip Overview
Berea, KY to Richmond, KY is 14.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Kentucky. It's a straightforward highway-focused drive, making it an easy connection between two nearby cities. You won't need much time or planning for this one, as it's primarily a quick hop on the interstate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 11 mi | 11m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 11 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berea, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on US 25; KY 21
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
3
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
5
Keep slight right at fork
324 ft
·
9 sec
6
Turn straight onto KY 876
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Bypass
7
Turn left onto KY 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
10
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
KY 52 / Lancaster Avenue
Turn left onto KY 52 / Lancaster Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Richmond, KY
Late night in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 75% of the drive on the interstate. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch for 11 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace. The journey begins with local roads like Lancaster Avenue and Chestnut Street before merging onto the interstate. Expect a smooth, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over varied scenery.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lancaster Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.5 miles (KY 52 / Lancaster Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berea, KY to Richmond, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
12.2 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Berea, KY
Full guide →Berea is a small city in Kentucky's Bluegrass Region in southern Madison County about 15 miles (24 km) south of Richmond and 45 miles (72 km) south of Lexington. The community has experienced major population growth: 38% from 2000 to 2010, and 16% to 2018. It is known for its active arts and crafts scene and as the home of Berea College, a liberal arts school which serves students from the Appalachia region.
Arriving in Richmond, KY
Full guide →Richmond is a city in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Lexington. The county seat of Madison County, Richmond is best known as the home of Eastern Kentucky University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.5 miles (KY 52 / Lancaster Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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