How far is Corbin, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Corbin, KY to Richmond, KY is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.68 mi
01h 03m
Flight
56.28 mi
90.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.68 mi
Kilometers
102.48 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corbin
2026-04-17T03:20
Arrive Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corbin
9:30 PM EDT
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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Corbin
31.6 mi
00h 31m
To Richmond
32.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gordon Street

    8 m · 8 sec · West Gordon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1244 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1736 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

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

    865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corbin 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
58 mi · 91%
Corbin Bypass
1.03 mi · 2%
Lancaster Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Eastern Bypass
0.91 mi · 1%
North Cherry Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
KY 876
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 31m from Corbin
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Corbin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Corbin and 32.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Corbin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corbin and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.57 km).

Corbin

#1 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
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: West Gordon Street (-84.096871, 36.948665)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Corbin and Richmond. The current time is 03:20:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.