How far is London, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from London, KY to Richmond, KY is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between London and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London and Richmond.
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Start on East 5th Street
41 m · 10 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
2247 ft · 43 sec · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 49 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 London and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hal Rogers Parkway
Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving London and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from London to Richmond?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from London and 25.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around London and Sunny near Richmond.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between London and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 44.3 mi (71.3 km).
#1 London
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 8,072 |
| Coordinates | 37.1289800, -84.0832600 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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