If you are planning to travel between Lebanon and Richmond, Kentucky, expect a straightforward 65.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Southeast Kentucky transit. Because the drive is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. You will be traveling entirely within the state of Kentucky, moving between two locations in the Southeast region. Overall, this is a manageable route that serves as a practical connection for your local travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.9 miles from Lebanon, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richmond Road
11.6 mi
17m
Danville Highway
8.6 mi
12m
Perryville Road
8.4 mi
9m
Lancaster Road
6.9 mi
10m
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
6.2 mi
9m
Danville Road
6.1 mi
9m
I 75
3.6 mi
3m
Duncannon Lane
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Richmond Road
— 11.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on US 68; KY 52
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
2
Continue on US 68; KY 52
4.2 mi·6 min·Danville Highway
3
Continue on US 68; KY 52
1.1 mi·1 min·Danville Road
4
Continue on US 68; KY 52
0.4 mi·38 sec·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
5
Continue on US 68
1.2 mi·1 min·Danville Highway
6
Continue on US 68
1.1 mi·1 min·New Danville Highway
7
Continue on US 68; KY 52
3.2 mi·4 min·Danville Highway
8
Continue on US 68; KY 52
5.8 mi·8 min·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
9
Continue on US 68; KY 52
0.5 mi·52 sec·South Buell Street
10
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52
0.5 mi·37 sec·East 2nd Street
11
Continue on US 150; KY 52
8.4 mi·9 min·Perryville Road
12
Continue on US 150; KY 52
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
13
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52
430 ft·9 sec·Wilderness Road
14
Continue on US 150; KY 52
1.2 mi·1 min·Stanford Road
15
Turn left onto KY 52
5.2 mi·7 min·Lancaster Road
16
Continue on KY 52
5.1 mi·7 min·Danville Road
17
Continue on KY 52
12 mi·17 min·Richmond Road
18
Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi·3 min·KY 52
19
Continue on KY 52
1.7 mi·2 min·Lancaster Road
20
Continue on KY 2872
3.0 mi·4 min·Duncannon Lane
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
22
Merge onto I 75
3.6 mi·3 min·I 75
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
24
Keep slight right at fork
324 ft·9 sec
25
Turn straight onto KY 876
0.9 mi·1 min·Eastern Bypass
26
Turn left onto KY 52
1.0 mi·1 min·Lancaster Avenue
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Main Street
28
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft·2 sec·North 2nd Street
29
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1 hour and 34-minute drive, you have the luxury of departing at whatever time best fits your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops built into the data, you can easily complete the entire 65.9-mile journey in one go without feeling rushed. However, because the route is heavy on turns, make sure to pace yourself and take breaks if you find the local roads fatiguing. Given the $10 fuel estimate, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Lebanon to avoid searching for stations along the more rural segments. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep a close eye on your navigation while navigating the transition between Danville Highway and Perryville Road to stay on course.
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 32.9 miles from Lebanon, KY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.6 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 46m 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 20m
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 Lebanon, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lebanon, KY
This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Lebanon, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Richmond Road for about 11.6 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.1 and 65.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
29.1 mi into trip|~40m in|US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.4 mi into trip|~42m in|KY 52 / Lancaster Road
Turn left onto KY 52 / Lancaster Road
Navigation decision point
5
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
63.7 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
65.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.31
$22.62
premium
$4.89
$12.68
$25.36
diesel
$5.61
$14.55
$29.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.92
$3.16
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.23
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Lebanon, KY
Late night
in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, KY
Late night
in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Danville, KY
33 mi in
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
23 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 34m 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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 36.4
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
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 interstate experience, as only 9% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend your time navigating a mix of Richmond Road, Danville Highway, and Perryville Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.6-mile segment on Richmond Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the more technical turns. Because the majority of the trip involves local roads, you should stay alert for changing road conditions and curves. It is a drive that demands your full attention, offering a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a standard highway haul.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Richmond Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 29.1 miles in near US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m 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: at 29.1 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (KY 52 / Lancaster Road): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Richmond 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 29.1 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (KY 52 / Lancaster Road): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. 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.
