How far is Elkton, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Elkton, KY to Richmond, KY is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkton and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkton and Richmond.
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Start on North Main Street
31 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Public Square
155 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
2486 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn straight onto Williams Hill Road
966 ft · 21 sec · Williams Hill Road
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Turn right onto Russellville Road
13.3 mi · 16 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1997 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
1736 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
865 ft · 24 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 Elkton and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Elkton and Mostly Clear near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkton to Richmond?
The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Elkton and 106.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elkton and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elkton and Mostly Clear near Richmond.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkton and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 170.03 mi (273.64 km).
#1 Elkton
Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,157 |
| Coordinates | 36.8100400, -87.1541700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
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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