Origin
Richmond, KY
Morning in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, KY to Annville, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, KY
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Annville, KY
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Trip Overview
Richmond, KY to Annville, KY is 42.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Battlefield Memorial Highway, Big Hill Road, and KY 290, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its ease and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Memorial Highway | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Big Hill Road | 11.2 mi | 18m |
| KY 290 | 8.8 mi | 16m |
| US 421 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Berea Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Big Hill Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| KY 3630 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Battlefield Memorial Highway
— 12.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Annville, KY.
1
Start on KY 388
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Big Hill Avenue
4
Continue on US 25; US 421
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Berea Road
5
Turn slight left onto US 421
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Battlefield Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 421
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Big Hill Road
7
Continue on US 421
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 421
8
Turn right onto KY 290
8.8 mi
·
16 min
·
KY 290
9
At end of road, turn left onto KY 3630
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
KY 3630
10
Arrive at destination
KY 3630
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Richmond, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.4 — 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
|
US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
KY 290
Turn right onto KY 290
Navigation decision point
4
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
KY 3630
At end of road, turn left onto KY 3630
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Annville, KY
Morning in Annville on Tuesday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Berea, KY
21 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 mixed drive, with about 33% of the route on highways. You'll experience a variety of road types, including stretches on Battlefield Memorial Highway, Big Hill Road, and KY 290. The longest uninterrupted drive segment is 12.5 miles on Battlefield Memorial Highway. Expect the scenery and road conditions to change as you transition between these different roadways.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Battlefield Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richmond, KY to Annville, KY is easy. At 1h 9m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (KY 290): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (KY 3630): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 9m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Battlefield Memorial Highway. 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 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (KY 290): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (KY 3630): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Annville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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