How far is Brodhead, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Brodhead, KY to Richmond, KY is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brodhead and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brodhead and Richmond.
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Start on Sycamore Street
572 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boone Way
2637 ft · 54 sec · Boone Way
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Turn right onto Old Broadhead Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Old Broadhead Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
1736 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
865 ft · 24 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 Brodhead 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.
Richmond Street
Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brodhead and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brodhead to Richmond?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Brodhead and 17.1 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brodhead and Sunny near Richmond.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brodhead and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.62 km).
#1 Brodhead
Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,185 |
| Coordinates | 37.4042500, -84.4138300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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