Origin
Corbin, KY
Late night in Corbin on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corbin, KY to Richmond, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corbin, KY
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Richmond, KY
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Corbin and Richmond, Kentucky, is a straightforward 63.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Because this trip is so efficient, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Kentucky locations. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, making it a reliable choice for commuters or travelers looking for a direct connection. Whether you are heading north for business or just exploring the region, the lack of mandatory stops allows for a flexible schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| Corbin Bypass | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 25W | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Cherry Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corbin, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on KY 312
25 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Gordon Street
2
Turn left onto US 25W; KY 312
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 25W
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25W
4
Turn left onto KY 3431
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 25E
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Corbin Bypass
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
7
Merge onto I 75
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 75
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
9
Keep slight right at fork
324 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn straight onto KY 876
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Bypass
11
Turn left onto KY 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
14
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Corbin, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
27 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
1h 11m 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 trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on high-speed routes. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—a 57.6-mile stretch—cruising along I-75. The experience begins with the Corbin Bypass and eventually transitions into local navigation via Lancaster Avenue as you arrive in Richmond. Expect a steady, consistent pace rather than the technical turns of a back-country road. Behind the wheel, the drive feels efficient and predictable, allowing you to settle into a rhythm as you traverse the heart of the state.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Corbin Bypass. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street.
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 1h 11m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 60.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,272 ft
950 ft
Total Climb
362 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
1,272 ft
~13.5 mi in
Elevation Range
322 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Corbin, KY
Full guide →Corbin, a small city in Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country, is the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 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: near the start (US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 60.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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