How far is Hickman, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Hickman, KY to Richmond, KY is about 332.9 miles (535.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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
332.92 mi
05h 15m
Flight
281.31 mi
452.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.31 mi
Kilometers
452.73 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.92 mi
Kilometers
535.78 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, May 5, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Hickman
Tue, May 5, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickman
2026-05-04T22:08
Arrive Richmond
Tue, May 5, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 2:15 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
6:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickman
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
Beaver Dam
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Hickman
165.8 mi
02h 37m
To Richmond
167.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Monday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Troy Avenue

    17 m · 4 sec · Troy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moscow Avenue

    16 mi · 24 min · Moscow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.1 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

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

    3052 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  18. 18

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

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville

    2459 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 30%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 21%
Moscow Avenue
65.1 mi · 20%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 11%
I 24 East
16.6 mi · 5%
I 75 South
13.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
281.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Dam
02h 37m from Hickman
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hickman and Scattered 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 Hickman to Richmond?

The road trip is about 332.9 miles (535.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.8 miles from Hickman and 167.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.31 one way or $88.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hickman 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 Hickman and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

54 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

88 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 281.31 mi (452.73 km).

Hickman

#1 Hickman

City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky

Population2,105
Coordinates36.5711700, -89.1861800
Altitude142
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: Troy Avenue (-89.186251, 36.571177)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.75 gal
44.47 L · about $44.31
Round trip
$88.62
23.5 gal · 88.94 L
Estimated CO2
104.4 kg one way
Round trip: 208.8 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.31 $88.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.97 $99.95
Premium $4.65 $54.68 $109.37
Diesel $5.30 $62.32 $124.64

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hickman, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Hickman is 22:08:01, although it is 23:08:01 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.