How far is Crescent Springs, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Crescent Springs, KY to Richmond, KY is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
100.54 mi
01h 35m
Flight
91.4 mi
147.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.4 mi
Kilometers
147.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.54 mi
Kilometers
161.8 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Mon, May 25, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Crescent Springs
Mon, May 25, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crescent Springs
2026-05-25T04:41
Arrive Richmond
Mon, May 25, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crescent Springs
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
Sadieville
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Crescent Springs
50 mi
00h 47m
To Richmond
50.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crescent Springs and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Western Reserve Road

    667 ft · 31 sec · Western Reserve Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Road

    983 ft · 28 sec · Anderson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buttermilk Pike

    1618 ft · 46 sec · Buttermilk Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South

    952 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    96.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crescent Springs 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
96.4 mi · 96%
Lexington Road
2.15 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.47 mi
US 25 North
0.34 mi
Buttermilk Pike
0.31 mi
Anderson Road
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

96.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sadieville
00h 47m from Crescent Springs
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crescent Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crescent Springs to Richmond?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Crescent Springs and 50.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crescent Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Sadieville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

73 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crescent Springs and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 91.4 mi (147.09 km).

Crescent Springs

#1 Crescent Springs

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population4,138
Coordinates39.0514500, -84.5816100
Altitude251
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: Western Reserve Road (-84.581652, 39.051401)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Crescent Springs and Richmond. The current time is 04:41:17.

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.