Origin
Irvine, KY
Evening in Irvine on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irvine, 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
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irvine, KY
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Richmond, KY
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Trip Overview
Irvine to Richmond is 19.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Irvine Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two communities in Kentucky's Southeast region. It's a straightforward local road trip, perfect for a quick transition between these areas. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Richmond Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Irvine Road
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on Broadway Street
430 ft
·
23 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto KY 89
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on KY 52; KY 89
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Richmond Road
4
Continue on KY 52
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Irvine Road
5
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto KY 388
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
7
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 89 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto KY 89 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Turn right onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
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
1 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
29m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 19.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on Irvine Road. Expect a consistent local road experience, without any significant shifts in driving style or scenery typical of highway travel. The route primarily utilizes Irvine Road and Richmond Road, indicating a journey through populated areas rather than expansive, open landscapes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Irvine Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 89 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Irvine, KY to Richmond, KY is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 89 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (KY 388 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Irvine Road. 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 0.1 miles (KY 89 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (KY 388 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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