How far is Lexington, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Richmond, KY is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Richmond.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 14 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 22 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 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 · 53 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 Lexington 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Richmond?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Lexington and 12.1 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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