How far is Pikeville, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Pikeville, KY to Richmond, KY is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.17 mi
02h 25m
Flight
98.95 mi
159.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.95 mi
Kilometers
159.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.17 mi
Kilometers
215.93 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Mon, May 25, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Pikeville
Mon, May 25, 6:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikeville
2026-05-25T13:25
Arrive Richmond
Mon, May 25, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pikeville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Campton
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Pikeville
66.6 mi
01h 12m
To Richmond
67.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pikeville and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pikeville and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    35 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Caroline Avenue

    79 m · 13 sec · Caroline Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hambley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hambley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Loraine Street

    1017 ft · 24 sec · Loraine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mayo Trail

    2067 ft · 35 sec · North Mayo Trail

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    902 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1942 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    36.3 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Mountain Parkway

    40.2 mi · 43 min · Mountain Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    789 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Irvine Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Spout Springs Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Spout Springs Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Winchester Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Richmond Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Irvine Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pikeville and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Parkway
40.4 mi · 30%
North Mayo Trail
24.3 mi · 18%
Irvine Road
13 mi · 10%
Richmond Road
5.8 mi · 4%
Spout Springs Road
5.05 mi · 4%
Winchester Road
5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Continue on Mountain Parkway

40.2 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campton
01h 12m from Pikeville
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pikeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pikeville to Richmond?

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Campton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Pikeville and 67.5 miles from Richmond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pikeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Campton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Campton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campton.

RAIL

Maysville

104 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

115 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikeville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 98.95 mi (159.25 km).

Pikeville

#1 Pikeville

City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky

Population6,432
Coordinates37.4792700, -82.5187600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

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

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-82.518833, 37.47929)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.12 $40.23
Premium $4.65 $22.01 $44.03
Diesel $5.30 $25.09 $50.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pikeville and Richmond. The current time is 13:25:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.