Origin
Owingsville, KY
Afternoon in Owingsville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owingsville, 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
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owingsville, KY
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Richmond, KY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Owingsville to Richmond, this 49.3-mile journey takes approximately one hour of driving time. You will navigate a mix of travel environments, primarily utilizing I-64, Boonesboro Road, and I-75 to complete the transit between these two Southeast Kentucky locations. Because the entire trip is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this route makes it a highly manageable drive for any day of the week.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Boonesboro Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| I 75 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Lexington Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Boone Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Maple Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Highway 36 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Slate Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 24.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owingsville, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on US 60; KY 36
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 36
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Slate Avenue
3
Continue on East Highway 36
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Highway 36
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 64
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 64
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
7
Turn left onto KY 627
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Paris Road
8
Continue on KY 627
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Maple Street
9
Turn right onto KY 627
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Boone Avenue
10
Continue on KY 627
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesboro Road
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 South
12
Merge onto I 75
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 90B
Toward US 25 North, US 421 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 25; US 421
151 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on US 25; US 421
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
16
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
17
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
19
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Owingsville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 36 / Slate Avenue
Turn left onto KY 36 / Slate Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
5
41.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South
8
46.3 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
4
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Richmond, KY
Afternoon in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Winchester, KY
25 mi in
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
24 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 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?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is a true mixed-drive profile. Roughly 60% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.5 miles while cruising along I-64, which offers a steady rhythm before you transition into different road types. As you move toward your destination, the transition from major interstates to local roads like Boonesboro Road shifts the feel of the drive. Be prepared for this change in traffic density and road design as you move through different segments of the trip.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 36 / Slate Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 36 / Slate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Owingsville, KY to Richmond, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
26.1 mi in
|
~29m
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 1h. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 36 / Slate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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