How far is Cloverport, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Cloverport, KY to Richmond, KY is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.64 mi
02h 49m
Flight
127.8 mi
205.67 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Cloverport.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.8 mi
Kilometers
205.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.64 mi
Kilometers
276.22 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Cloverport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverport
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverport
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
Woodland Hills
KY

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

From Cloverport
85.5 mi
01h 24m
To Richmond
86.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Cloverport and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Street

    96 m · 19 sec · Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    43.9 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverport and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
83.5 mi · 49%
Elm Street
47.3 mi · 28%
Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 14%
Lexington Road
2.15 mi · 1%
KY 841 East
0.52 mi
West Main Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Hills
01h 24m from Cloverport
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cloverport 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 Cloverport to Richmond?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Woodland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Cloverport and 86.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cloverport 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 Cloverport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Hills

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

21 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverport and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 127.8 mi (205.67 km).

Cloverport

#1 Cloverport

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.8333900, -86.6327600
Altitude149
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: Poplar Street (-86.632474, 37.833429)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 Cloverport, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Cloverport is 22:05:03, although it is 23:05:03 in Richmond.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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