If you are looking to travel from Eminence to Richmond, Kentucky, you are in for a straightforward 83.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily complete the drive without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your regional travels. Because the route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you won't encounter major geographic transitions, just a steady transition from one town to the next. It serves as a practical, direct link between these two points, ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel simple and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Eminence, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
66.9 mi
1h 11m
Eminence Pike
8.7 mi
12m
Lexington Road
2.2 mi
3m
Mount Eden Road
2 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Boone Station Road
1.2 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Depot Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eminence, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on Depot Avenue
153 ft·6 sec·Depot Avenue
2
Turn right onto KY 55
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on KY 55
8.7 mi·12 min·Eminence Pike
4
Continue on KY 55 Business
1.2 mi·1 min·Boone Station Road
5
Continue on KY 53
2.0 mi·2 min·Mount Eden Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 90BToward US 25 North, US 421 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 25; US 421
151 ft·8 sec·Lexington Road
10
Continue on US 25; US 421
0.5 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
11
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
12
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
0.5 mi·51 sec·West Main Street
13
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft·2 sec·North 2nd Street
14
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip without any scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With the entire drive taking less than an hour and a half, you can comfortably leave at any time of day without worrying about complex rest stops. Keep in mind that because you are relying on local roads rather than major interstates, your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic patterns. Ensure your gas tank is ready for the 83.8-mile trip before you head out, as the $13 fuel estimate assumes you are starting with a base level of efficiency. My best advice is to account for the technical nature of the turns on Eminence Pike and Boone Station Road when calculating your travel time, as you won't be maintaining high-speed highway averages.
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 41.7 miles from Eminence, KY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 50m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eminence, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eminence, KY
This is one driving day of about 83.4 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Eminence, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 55 / South Main Street
Turn right onto KY 55 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip|~20m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
80.4 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 25 North, US 421 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 90B
Toward US 25 North, US 421 North
3
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 25; US 421 / Lexington Road
Turn right onto US 25; US 421 / Lexington Road
Navigation decision point
4
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.04 one way
$26.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.32
$28.63
premium
$4.89
$16.05
$32.10
diesel
$5.61
$18.41
$36.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25
0
$8.76
$4.00
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.30
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.68
$5.34
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Eminence, KY
Late night
in Eminence on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, KY
Late night
in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
22 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 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 71.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. Instead of high-speed interstate cruising, you will navigate local thoroughfares like South Main Street, Eminence Pike, and Boone Station Road. These roads demand your full attention, as the path relies entirely on local pavement rather than wide-open stretches. Because the drive is composed of winding local roads, you will find the experience significantly more interactive than a standard grid-based commute. Stay prepared for frequent turns and a consistent pace throughout the entire 83.8-mile duration.
80% 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: 66.9 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Eminence Pike. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 55 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eminence, KY to Richmond, KY is easy. At 1h 37m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 55 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 66.9 miles on I 64. 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 (KY 55 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson 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.
