How far is Caleast, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Caleast, KY to Richmond, KY is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.91 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.46 mi
7.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.46 mi
Kilometers
7.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.91 mi
Kilometers
7.9 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 9:40 AM EST
Return by in Caleast
Fri, Nov 6, 9:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caleast
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Nov 6, 9:40 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Caleast
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Arlington
KY

Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky

From Caleast
2.4 mi
00h 04m
To Richmond
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 8 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lancaster Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  3. 3

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

    865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caleast 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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lancaster Road
3.73 mi · 76%
Lancaster Avenue
0.99 mi · 20%
West Main Street
0.16 mi · 3%
North 2nd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Lancaster Road

Start on Lancaster Road

3.73 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 04m from Caleast
Leave By
8:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Caleast and Partly Cloudy near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Caleast and 2.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.66 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Caleast and Partly Cloudy near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, 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 Arlington.

RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caleast and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.18 km).

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#1 Caleast

Caleast is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6903600, -84.3318800
Altitude305
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: Lancaster Road (-84.332149, 37.69048)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.66 L · about $0.66
Round trip
$1.31
0.34 gal · 1.32 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $0.66 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.44 $0.75 $1.51
Premium $4.88 $0.83 $1.66
Diesel $6.09 $1.04 $2.07

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Caleast and Richmond. The current time is 09:31:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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