How far is La Grange, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from La Grange, KY to Richmond, KY is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Grange and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Richmond.
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Start on West Main Street
1 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
1503 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on South 1st Street
17.9 mi · 29 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Smithfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Smithfield Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Road
580 ft · 14 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn right onto Mount Eden Road
2 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1208 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2460 ft · 51 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 La Grange and Richmond.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mount Eden Road
Merge slight left
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Richmond?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from La Grange and 47.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 74.53 mi (119.94 km).
#1 La Grange
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,081 |
| Coordinates | 38.4075700, -85.3788500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
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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