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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Bradford Street
26 m · 10 sec · Bradford Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
23 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
576 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Ravenna Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Ravenna Road
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Continue on Ravenna Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ravenna Road
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Continue on Beattyville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Beattyville Road
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Turn left onto Millers Creek Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Millers Creek Road
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Continue on Miller Creek Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Miller Creek Road
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Continue on Millers Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Millers Creek Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on River Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · River Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1310 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Richmond Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Irvine Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3077 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beattyville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 34.37 mi (55.32 km).
#1 Beattyville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 37.5717500, -83.7068600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36,800 |
| Coordinates | 37.7478600, -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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