How far is Pine Knot, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Pine Knot, KY to Richmond, KY is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Knot and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Knot and Richmond.
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Start on Railroad Drive
19 m · 7 sec · Railroad Drive
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Turn left onto Old US 27 Loop No5
1052 ft · 48 sec · Old US 27 Loop No5
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Turn right onto Cal Hill Spur
827 ft · 42 sec · Cal Hill Spur
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Turn left onto US Route 27
26.4 mi · 30 min · US Route 27
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1441 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
17.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 26 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 Pine Knot and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US Route 27
Turn left onto US Route 27
26.4 mi · 00h 30m
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 Pine Knot and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Knot to Richmond?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Science Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Pine Knot and 44.4 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Knot and Sunny near Richmond.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Knot and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.64 km).
#1 Pine Knot
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,621 |
| Coordinates | 36.6509100, -84.4385500 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
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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