How far is Greenville, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Greenville, KY to Richmond, KY is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.63 mi
03h 10m
Flight
162.59 mi
261.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.59 mi
Kilometers
261.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.63 mi
Kilometers
321.28 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Greenville
98.6 mi
01h 35m
To Richmond
101 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Cross Street

    32 m · 12 sec · West Main Cross Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    756 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert L Draper Way

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert L Draper Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Everly Brothers Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Everly Brothers Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville

    2459 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
78.9 mi · 40%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 35%
I 75 South
13.7 mi · 7%
New Circle Road
7.28 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.39 mi · 2%
Lexington Road
3.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

78.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
01h 35m from Greenville
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Greenville and 101 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 162.59 mi (261.67 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States

Population4,153
Coordinates37.2011500, -87.1788900
Altitude160
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: West Main Cross Street (-87.178877, 37.201037)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.67 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
14.1 gal · 53.34 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.65 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $5.30 $37.39 $74.79

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenville, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Greenville is 05:36:17, although it is 06:36:17 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.