This 100.9-mile drive from Richmond, KY to Augusta, KY is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via West Main Street, Lexington Road, and US 27, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $15, making it an economical option. This route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, perfect for those who prefer to stay off major interstates. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, suggesting a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Richmond, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Maysville Road
23.5 mi
30m
I 75
22.9 mi
24m
AA Highway
12.8 mi
15m
Lexington Road
8.6 mi
11m
Millersburg Road
6.9 mi
8m
Paris Pike
5.9 mi
6m
Carlisle Bypass
3.9 mi
5m
Clyde T. Barbour Highway
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Maysville Road
— 23.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Augusta, KY.
1
Start on KY 388
104 ft·6 sec·North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
0.5 mi·45 sec·West Main Street
3
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
4
Turn left onto US 25; US 421
0.2 mi·28 sec·Lexington Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
6
Merge onto I 75
23 mi·24 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 113Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, LexingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 27; US 68
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Broadway
9
Continue on US 27; US 68
5.9 mi·6 min·Paris Pike
10
Continue on US 27; US 68
6.8 mi·8 min·Lexington Road
11
Continue on US 68 Business
2.6 mi·3 min·Main Street
12
Continue on US 68 Business
6.9 mi·8 min·Millersburg Road
13
Continue on US 68
2.1 mi·2 min·Millersburg Bypass
14
Continue on US 68
2.2 mi·2 min·US 68
15
Continue on US 68
3.9 mi·5 min·Carlisle Bypass
16
Continue on US 68
24 mi·30 min·Maysville Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto US 68
3.9 mi·5 min·Clyde T. Barbour Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville
19
Merge onto KY 9; KY 10; AA
13 mi·15 min·AA Highway
20
Turn right onto KY 19
3.2 mi·5 min·Augusta Chatham Road
21
Turn left onto KY 8
0.6 mi·1 min·Heather Renee French Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
224 ft·15 sec·Elizabeth Street
23
Turn left onto East 4th Street
158 ft·8 sec·East 4th Street
24
Turn right
161 ft·11 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this route offers great flexibility for when you want to depart. Consider an early morning start to make the most of your day, or a mid-morning departure to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before hitting the road. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you can easily adjust your pace. Be mindful of the turn-heavy nature of this drive; keeping your eyes on the road and your navigation will be key. With a fuel cost of only $15, you won't need to worry too much about frequent gas station breaks.
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 50.5 miles from Richmond, KY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Richmond, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Richmond, KY
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Richmond, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maysville Road for about 23.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
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 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
5
80.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 68 / Clyde T. Barbour Highway
Turn left onto US 68 / Clyde T. Barbour Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
84 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.77 one way
$31.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.32
$34.64
premium
$4.89
$19.42
$38.83
diesel
$5.61
$22.28
$44.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.59
$4.84
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.83
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.13
$6.46
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 18, 2026
Origin
Richmond, KY
Morning
in Richmond on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
S 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Augusta, KY
Morning
in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Carlisle, KY
50 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
11 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
2h 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 3.5
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 for the entirety of this 100.9-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. There are no particularly long uninterrupted stretches to note, meaning you'll be engaging with the road frequently. You'll be following main roads like US 27, which will likely offer a more intimate connection with the landscape and towns you pass through. This type of driving requires consistent attention, but it can be very rewarding for those who enjoy navigating local byways.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Maysville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 100.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Richmond, KY to Augusta, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 100.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Maysville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 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 Augusta, KY before heading back.
