How far is Richmond, KY from Hillview, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Hillview, KY is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
104.13 mi
01h 59m
Flight
79.01 mi
127.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.01 mi
Kilometers
127.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.13 mi
Kilometers
167.58 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Richmond
52 mi
00h 59m
To Hillview
52.1 mi
00h 59m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Preston Highway

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Shepherdsville

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Preston Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Preston Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Windy Hill Spur

    160 m · 23 sec · Windy Hill Spur

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Summit Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Summit Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beechland Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Beechland Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 54%
Lexington Road
29.6 mi · 28%
Gene Snyder Freeway
13.5 mi · 13%
Preston Highway
3.14 mi · 3%
Summit Drive
0.86 mi · 1%
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 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 59m from Richmond
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Hillview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 52 miles from Richmond and 52.1 miles from Hillview.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frankfort, 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 Frankfort.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Hillview. Straight-line distance: 79.01 mi (127.16 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
Hillview

#2 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Hillview (-85.68551, 38.06979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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

There is no time difference between Richmond and Hillview. The current time is 01:21:40.

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.