How far is Richmond, KY from Corbin, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Corbin, KY is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.52 mi
01h 12m
Flight
56.28 mi
90.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.52 mi
Kilometers
102.22 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-17T03:29
Arrive Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Richmond
31.8 mi
00h 36m
To Corbin
31.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eastern Bypass

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Barnes Mill Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Barnes Mill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Dixie Highway

    1967 ft · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Skinier Street

    927 ft · 16 sec · Skinier Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Laurel Avenue

    1467 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1361 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    75 m · 5 sec · West Gordon Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barnes Mill Road
58.1 mi · 91%
Corbin Bypass
1.19 mi · 2%
Eastern Bypass
0.98 mi · 2%
Lancaster Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
North Cherry Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
West Dixie Highway
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Barnes Mill Road

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 36m from Richmond
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corbin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Richmond and 31.8 miles from Corbin.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corbin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Corbin. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.57 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
Corbin

#2 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Corbin (-84.09688, 36.9487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $4.65 $10.42 $20.85
Diesel $5.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Corbin. The current time is 03:29:48.

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.