How far is Greensburg, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Greensburg, KY to Richmond, KY is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.88 mi
01h 57m
Flight
74.09 mi
119.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.09 mi
Kilometers
119.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.88 mi
Kilometers
151.08 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensburg
2026-04-18T17:18
Arrive Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensburg
9:30 PM CDT
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
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Greensburg
47.8 mi
00h 58m
To Richmond
46 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Depot Street

    74 m · 16 sec · North Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

    815 ft · 39 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    918 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Campbellsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Campbellsville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Danville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on New Danville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Danville Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on South Buell Street

    2871 ft · 52 sec · South Buell Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    2890 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Perryville Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wilderness Road

    131 m · 9 sec · Wilderness Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Stanford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lancaster Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Danville Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Danville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Richmond Road

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road

  29. 29

    Continue on KY 52

    2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52

  30. 30

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Duncannon Lane

    3 mi · 5 min · Duncannon Lane

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster

    1736 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Campbellsville Road
12.9 mi · 14%
Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Danville Highway
8.6 mi · 9%
Perryville Road
8.38 mi · 9%
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
7.21 mi · 8%
Duncannon Lane
6.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Road

Continue on Richmond Road

11.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
00h 58m from Greensburg
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Greensburg to Richmond?

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Greensburg and 46 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greensburg and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 74.09 mi (119.23 km).

Greensburg

#1 Greensburg

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates37.2608900, -85.4988500
Altitude183
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: North Depot Street (-85.498681, 37.260836)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.96
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.48 $24.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.08 $28.15
Premium $4.65 $15.40 $30.81
Diesel $5.30 $17.56 $35.11

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greensburg, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Greensburg is 17:18:27, although it is 18:18:27 in Richmond.

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.