How far is Morehead, KY from Richmond, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morehead and Richmond is 161.33 miles (259.64 km).
Flight distance from Morehead, KY to Richmond, KY is 161.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Morehead to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morehead, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky is: 198.63 miles (319.66 km) by car.
Driving from Morehead to Richmond will take approximately 03 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7622 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'16"N 87°10'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.2711500 |
| Longitude | -87.1763800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 |
Ending point in Richmond: North 2nd Street (-84.294897,37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time Between Morehead and Richmond
The distance between Morehead and Richmond is 320 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 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.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morehead, KY and Richmond, KY. The current time in Morehead is 14:50:23, although it is 15:50:23 in Richmond.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.53 liters (7.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead to Richmond is $22.37 (diesel $29.48).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $22.37 | $25.74 | $28.5 | $29.48 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morehead and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Morehead 288.32 miles (464 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Morehead 175.52 miles (282 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Morehead 283.64 miles (456 km)
Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Morehead 149.69 miles (241 km)
