How far is Richmond, KY from Cave City, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Cave City, KY is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Cave City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Cave City.
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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
865 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Bypass
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on Barnes Mill Road
156 m · 17 sec · Barnes Mill Road
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Take the ramp left
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1519: Glasgow
2335 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Outer Loop
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Outer Loop
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Turn right onto Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Happy Valley Road
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Continue on East Happy Valley Street
2916 ft · 59 sec · East Happy Valley Street
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
142 m · 9 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Cave City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
70.5 mi · 01h 16m
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 Clear leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Cave City?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Richmond and 71.5 miles from Cave City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Richmond and Cave City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Cave City. Straight-line distance: 100.49 mi (161.72 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 Cave City
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,426 |
| Coordinates | 37.1367200, -85.9569200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave City (-85.95692, 37.13672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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