How far is Pineville, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Pineville, KY to Richmond, KY is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.02 mi
01h 35m
Flight
75.68 mi
121.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.68 mi
Kilometers
121.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.02 mi
Kilometers
151.31 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Jun 3, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Pineville
Wed, Jun 3, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pineville
2026-06-03T01:14
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Jun 3, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pineville
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
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Pineville
47 mi
00h 47m
To Richmond
47 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    632 ft · 18 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bob Madon Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverview Avenue

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Corbin Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster

    1736 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
58 mi · 62%
Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 33%
Corbin Bypass
1.87 mi · 2%
Lancaster Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Eastern Bypass
0.91 mi · 1%
Bob Madon Bypass
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
00h 47m from Pineville
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pineville and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Pineville and 47 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pineville and Sunny near Richmond.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pineville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 75.68 mi (121.79 km).

Pineville

#1 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

Population1,692
Coordinates36.7620300, -83.6949200
Altitude309
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: Pine Street (-83.694802, 36.761985)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pineville and Richmond. The current time is 01:14:37.

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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.