How far is Clay City, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Clay City, KY to Richmond, KY is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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City in Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay City and Richmond.
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Start on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Irvine Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Road
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Continue on Spout Springs Road
5 mi · 8 min · Spout Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Road
5 mi · 7 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road
5.8 mi · 9 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 Clay City 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
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay City to Richmond?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Irvine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Clay City and 16.3 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clay City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Irvine
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay City and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.29 km).
#1 Clay City
City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 37.8592500, -83.9185300 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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