How far is Beattyville, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Beattyville, KY to Richmond, KY is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.85 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.37 mi
55.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.37 mi
Kilometers
55.32 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.85 mi
Kilometers
67.35 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, May 26, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Beattyville
Tue, May 26, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beattyville
2026-05-26T06:57
Arrive Richmond
Tue, May 26, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beattyville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ravenna
KY

Human settlement in Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Beattyville
20.9 mi
00h 31m
To Richmond
20.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beattyville and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beattyville and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Bradford Street

    26 m · 10 sec · Bradford Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    23 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    576 ft · 15 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ravenna Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Ravenna Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ravenna Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Ravenna Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Beattyville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Beattyville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Millers Creek Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Millers Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Miller Creek Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Miller Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Millers Creek Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millers Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on River Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · River Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1310 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Richmond Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Irvine Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beattyville and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ravenna Road
11.7 mi · 28%
Irvine Road
10.9 mi · 26%
Richmond Road
7.36 mi · 18%
Miller Creek Road
2.85 mi · 7%
Millers Creek Road
2.46 mi · 6%
Beattyville Road
2.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Irvine Road

Continue on Irvine Road

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ravenna
00h 31m from Beattyville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beattyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beattyville to Richmond?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ravenna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Beattyville and 20.9 miles from Richmond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beattyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Ravenna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ravenna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ravenna.

RAIL

Maysville

109 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beattyville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 34.37 mi (55.32 km).

Beattyville

#1 Beattyville

County seat in Kentucky

Population1,461
Coordinates37.5717500, -83.7068600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford Street (-83.706731, 37.571728)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Beattyville and Richmond. The current time is 06:57:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.