How far is Franklin, KY from Richmond, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Richmond is 144.17 miles (232.02 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, KY to Richmond, KY is 144.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Franklin to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky is: 184.51 miles (296.94 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Richmond will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9046 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'20"N 86°34'38"W |
| Latitude | 36.7222600 |
| Longitude | -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'52"N 84°17'41"W |
| Latitude | 37.7478600 |
| Longitude | -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: North 2nd Street (-84.294897,37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Richmond
The distance between Franklin and Richmond is 297 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Franklin is 22:21:42, although it is 23:21:42 in Richmond.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.65 liters (6.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Richmond is $20.78 (diesel $27.38).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $20.78 | $23.91 | $26.47 | $27.38 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
