Origin
Richmond, KY
Afternoon in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, KY to Beattyville, 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 6m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Beattyville, KY
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Trip Overview
This 41.9-mile journey from Richmond, KY to Beattyville, KY is a quick one, estimated to take about 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with no need to break it up. You'll primarily be on local roads like West Main Street, Irvine Road, and Richmond Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $6. This drive offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience through the Southeast region of Kentucky, making it an easy addition to any itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenna Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Irvine Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Richmond Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Miller Creek Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Millers Creek Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Beattyville Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| River Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Ravenna Road
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Beattyville, 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
Turn left onto KY 52
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Irvine Road
4
Continue on KY 52
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Richmond Road
5
Continue on KY 52; KY 89
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto KY 52
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
River Drive
7
Continue on KY 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1571
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Millers Creek Road
9
Continue on KY 1571
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Miller Creek Road
10
Continue on KY 1571
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Millers Creek Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto KY 52
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Beattyville Road
12
Continue on KY 52
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Ravenna Road
13
Turn left onto KY 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto KY 11; KY 52
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Broadway
15
Turn right onto Main Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Bradford Street
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bradford Street
17
Arrive at destination
Bradford Street
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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 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
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.9 — 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
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
KY 52 / River Drive
Turn right onto KY 52 / River Drive
Navigation decision point
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
KY 1571 / Millers Creek Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1571 / Millers Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
KY 52 / Beattyville Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 52 / Beattyville Road
Navigation decision point
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Bradford Street
Turn right onto Bradford Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
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
Beattyville, KY
Afternoon in Beattyville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Irvine, 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
28 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 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route. With 0% highway share, you’ll be navigating a series of local roads including West Main Street, Irvine Road, and Richmond Road for the entire 41.9 miles. There isn't a particularly long uninterrupted stretch, so you'll be making frequent adjustments. This profile suggests a route that winds through communities rather than bypassing them, offering a more intimate feel of the local landscape as you progress towards Beattyville.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Ravenna 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 early in the drive near US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 19.2 miles (KY 52 / River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (KY 1571 / Millers Creek Road): 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 6m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 11.7 miles on Ravenna 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: near the start (US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (KY 52 / River Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (KY 1571 / Millers Creek Road): 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 Beattyville, 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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