How far is Lexington, KY from Richmond, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lexington and Richmond is 19.41 miles (31.23 km).

Flight distance from Lexington, KY to Richmond, KY is 19.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky is: 23.76 miles (38.24 km) by car.

Driving from Lexington to Richmond will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population	225366
GPS Coordinates	37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W
Latitude	37.9886900
Longitude	-84.4777200
Altitude	295
Country	United States

#2 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population	36800
GPS Coordinates	37°44'52"N 84°17'41"W
Latitude	37.7478600
Longitude	-84.2946500
Altitude	289
Country	United States

Starting point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Ending point in Richmond: North 2nd Street (-84.294897,37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington and Richmond

The distance between Lexington and Richmond is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lexington and Richmond. The current time is 21:52:21.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.17 liters (0.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Richmond is $2.68 (diesel $3.53).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$2.68	$3.08	$3.41	$3.53

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.