How far is Brandenburg, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Brandenburg, KY to Richmond, KY is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandenburg and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandenburg and Richmond.
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Start on Old State Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old State Road
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1017 ft · 20 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on East Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Broadway
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Turn left onto Brandenburg Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brandenburg Road
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Turn left onto Old Mill Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · Old Mill Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left 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 Brandenburg and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Brandenburg and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandenburg to Richmond?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Brandenburg and 68.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Brandenburg and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Brandenburg and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 103.71 mi (166.9 km).
#1 Brandenburg
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,879 |
| Coordinates | 37.9989600, -86.1694100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
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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