How far is Richmond, KY from Edmonton, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Edmonton, KY is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
116.22 mi
02h 13m
Flight
89.71 mi
144.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.71 mi
Kilometers
144.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.22 mi
Kilometers
187.04 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Somerset
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Richmond
58.1 mi
01h 06m
To Edmonton
58.2 mi
01h 06m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    1643 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon

    100 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Street

    1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway

    18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr · Cumberland Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Edmonton, Greensburg

    1833 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    107 m · 5 sec · Greensburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Greensburg Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1960 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
56.1 mi · 48%
Barnes Mill Road
25 mi · 22%
Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 16%
Hal Rogers Parkway
10.9 mi · 9%
Greensburg Street
1.14 mi · 1%
Eastern Bypass
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
01h 06m from Richmond
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Edmonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Richmond and 58.2 miles from Edmonton.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Richmond and Edmonton, 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 Edmonton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Edmonton. Straight-line distance: 89.71 mi (144.38 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
Edmonton

#2 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Edmonton (-85.61219, 36.98006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 Edmonton, KY. The current time in Richmond is 00:28:16, although it is 23:28:16 in Edmonton.

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.