How far is Burkesville, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Burkesville, KY to Richmond, KY is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.11 mi
02h 00m
Flight
88.75 mi
142.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.75 mi
Kilometers
142.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.11 mi
Kilometers
180.43 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Burkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkesville
2026-04-22T20:28
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkesville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Somerset
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Burkesville
55.9 mi
01h 00m
To Richmond
56.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3276 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Albany Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    42.6 mi · 55 min · Burkesville Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Richmond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster

    1736 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left 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 Burkesville and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Burkesville Road
46.8 mi · 42%
Richmond Street
25.6 mi · 23%
Albany Road
8.24 mi · 7%
Hal Rogers Parkway
6.21 mi · 6%
Lancaster Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Eastern Bypass
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Burkesville Road

Continue on Burkesville Road

42.6 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
01h 00m from Burkesville
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burkesville and Slight 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 Burkesville to Richmond?

The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Burkesville and 56.2 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burkesville and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burkesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkesville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 88.75 mi (142.83 km).

Burkesville

#1 Burkesville

City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,437
Coordinates36.7903400, -85.3705200
Altitude177
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: KY 61 (-85.370561, 36.790385)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.98 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.92 gal · 29.96 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $4.65 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.30 $21.00 $42.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burkesville, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Burkesville is 20:28:24, although it is 21:28:24 in Richmond.

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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.