How far is Richmond, KY from Anchorage, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Anchorage, KY is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Anchorage.
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Start on North 2nd Street
32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2460 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Road
1262 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
1.4 km · 58 sec · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Hazelwood Road
1849 ft · 1 min · Hazelwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hazelwood Road
7 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Anchorage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.7 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Richmond and 45.3 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Anchorage.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 76.35 mi (122.88 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Anchorage
Small city in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,427 |
| Coordinates | 38.2667400, -85.5330200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anchorage (-85.53302, 38.26674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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