How far is Richmond, KY from Cloverport, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Cloverport, KY is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.61 mi
03h 16m
Flight
127.8 mi
205.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.8 mi
Kilometers
205.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.61 mi
Kilometers
276.18 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Cloverport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:16 AM to 10:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Woodland Hills
KY

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

From Richmond
85.7 mi
01h 38m
To Cloverport
85.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Cloverport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Cloverport.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2460 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    1262 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    44.3 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Cloverport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 33%
Lexington Road
29.6 mi · 17%
Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 15%
Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 9%
Elm Street
0.55 mi
West Main Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Hills
01h 38m from Richmond
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Cloverport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Cloverport?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Richmond and 85.9 miles from Cloverport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Richmond and Cloverport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Cloverport.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodland Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland Hills.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

21 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Cloverport. Straight-line distance: 127.8 mi (205.67 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Cloverport

#2 Cloverport

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.8333900, -86.6327600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Cloverport (-86.63276, 37.83339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.92 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.63
12.1 gal · 45.84 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.81 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $4.65 $28.16 $56.31
Diesel $5.30 $32.09 $64.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Richmond, KY and Cloverport, KY. The current time in Richmond is 00:42:25, although it is 23:42:25 in Cloverport.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.