How far is Richmond, KY from Buckner, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Buckner, KY is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 53m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Buckner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Buckner.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane
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Turn right onto Lagrange Road
4 mi · 6 min · Lagrange Road
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Continue on W Highway 146
1.3 km · 1 min · W Highway 146
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Turn left onto Old Cedar Point Road
23 m · 3 sec · Old Cedar Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedar Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Buckner.
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 leaving Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Buckner?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 49.6 miles from Richmond and 49.7 miles from Buckner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckner.
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.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Buckner. Straight-line distance: 76.23 mi (122.68 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 Buckner
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 5,837 |
| Coordinates | 38.3836800, -85.4399600 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckner (-85.43996, 38.38368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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