How far is Grayson, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Grayson, KY to Richmond, KY is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
100.79 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.66 mi
134.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.66 mi
Kilometers
134.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.79 mi
Kilometers
162.21 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayson
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grayson
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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Grayson
49.8 mi
00h 51m
To Richmond
51.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    869 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Boonesboro Road

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Boonesboro Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayson and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carol Malone Boulevard
76.2 mi · 76%
Boonesboro Road
12.4 mi · 12%
I 75 South
4.51 mi · 4%
Lexington Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carol Malone Boulevard

Merge slight left

74.9 mi · 01h 20m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
00h 51m from Grayson
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grayson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Grayson and 51.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grayson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 83.66 mi (134.63 km).

Grayson

#1 Grayson

City in Kentucky, United States

Population3,832
Coordinates38.3325800, -82.9485000
Altitude193
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: East Main Street (-82.948516, 38.33253)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
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
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grayson and Richmond. The current time is 23:37:23.

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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.