Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
93.2 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Regis Park, KY
Abdel Achkouk
Richmond, KY
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Saint Regis Park, KY to Richmond, KY is 93.2 miles and takes about 1h 45m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky, offering a straightforward drive. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Saint Regis Park, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 86.9 mi | 1h 33m |
| Lexington Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Taylorsville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Hurstbourne Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McMahan Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Regis Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Browns Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,665 veh/hr typical · worst 2,098
Quietest
2 AM
~129 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Regis Park, KY and Richmond, KY.
Start on Saint Regis Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Browns Lane
Continue on McMahan Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 155
Turn left onto KY 1747
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 64
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 25; US 421
Continue on US 25; US 421
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
Turn left onto KY 388
Arrive at destination
Given this is a short trip under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of time to spare for any activities in Richmond. With only 93.2 miles and a low fuel cost estimate of $15, you likely won't need to worry about finding fuel along the way. The longest stretch on I 64 is nearly the entire route, so plan to take any needed breaks before you get on that main highway or once you're nearing Richmond.
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.
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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 53m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Regis Park, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Regis Park, KY
This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Saint Regis Park, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 90.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Browns Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto KY 155 / Taylorsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Lexington
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$14.45 one way
$28.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $20.54 | $41.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Saint Regis Park on Friday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Richmond on Friday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
70°F
Versailles, KY
47 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the 93.2 miles on I 64. You'll experience an 86.9-mile stretch on I 64 before transitioning to surface roads like Lexington Road and Taylorsville Road. Expect frequent exits as you approach your destination. The profile is mostly highway, indicating a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Lexington Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Browns Lane.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m 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: at 0.2 miles (Browns Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (KY 155 / Taylorsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
594 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
1,048 ft
~73.4 mi in
Elevation Range
484 ft
Founded 1798
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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