How far is Richmond, KY from Burlington, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Burlington, KY is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Burlington.
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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 right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Burlington Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Washington Street
975 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
21 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Burlington.
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 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
63.6 mi · 01h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Burlington?
The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Richmond and 49.3 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
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 Sadieville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 91.43 mi (147.14 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 Burlington
Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.0275600, -84.7241100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-84.72411, 39.02756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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