How far is Jackson, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Jackson, KY to Richmond, KY is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and seat of Garrard County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Richmond.
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Start on Jackson Pike
1.2 mi · 5 min · Jackson Pike
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Danville Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Harrodsburg Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
7 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Road
1692 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Duncannon Lane
3 mi · 5 min · Duncannon Lane
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Take the ramp left
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
1736 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Richmond.
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.
Richmond Road
Turn left onto Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and 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 Jackson to Richmond?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Jackson and 25 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 31.91 mi (51.35 km).
#1 Jackson
Jackson is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8250800, -84.8707900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36,800 |
| Coordinates | 37.7478600, -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $8.34 | $16.69 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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