How far is Richmond, KY from Beattyville, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Beattyville, KY is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Beattyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Beattyville.
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Start on North 2nd Street
32 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3077 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Irvine Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Main Street
1310 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · River Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Millers Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Millers Creek Road
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Continue on Miller Creek Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Miller Creek Road
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Continue on Millers Creek Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Millers Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beattyville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Beattyville Road
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Continue on Ravenna Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Ravenna Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
576 ft · 14 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
23 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bradford Street
26 m · 4 sec · Bradford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bradford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Beattyville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ravenna Road
Continue on Ravenna Road
11.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Clear near Beattyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Beattyville?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Ravenna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Richmond and 20.9 miles from Beattyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Clear near Beattyville.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenna
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 Ravenna.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Beattyville. Straight-line distance: 34.37 mi (55.32 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 Beattyville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 1,461 |
| Coordinates | 37.5717500, -83.7068600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beattyville (-83.70686, 37.57175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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