How far is Richmond, KY from Carrollton, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Carrollton, KY is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Carrollton.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Versailles, Frankfort
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frankfort
71 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Wilkinson Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
593 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
125 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Waverly Road
91 m · 11 sec · Waverly Road
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Turn left onto Crittenden Street
939 ft · 19 sec · Crittenden Street
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Continue on KY 355
12.3 mi · 22 min · KY 355
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Carrollton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lexington Road
Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 47.9 miles from Richmond and 47.9 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
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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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 80.39 mi (129.38 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 Carrollton
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.6809000, -85.1794000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-85.1794, 38.6809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.38 | $28.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
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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