How far is Cynthiana, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Cynthiana, KY to Richmond, KY is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cynthiana and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana and Richmond.
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Start on North Church Street
3170 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on New Lair Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Lair Road
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Turn right
2831 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Paris Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Cynthiana Road
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Take the ramp straight
158 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paris By-Pass Road
1.2 km · 51 sec · Paris By-Pass Road
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Continue on By-Pass Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · By-Pass Road
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
1968 ft · 34 sec · North Broadway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2472 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2460 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left 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 Cynthiana 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana to Richmond?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Cynthiana and 27.2 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cynthiana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington-Fayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cynthiana and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 44.39 mi (71.44 km).
#1 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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