How far is Richmond, KY from Indian Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Indian Hills, KY is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Indian Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Indian Hills.
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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
2460 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Road
1262 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1979 ft · 31 sec · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1932 North: Breckenridge Lane
1298 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Breckenridge Lane
1.9 mi · 4 min · Breckenridge Lane
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Continue on Chenoweth Lane
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chenoweth Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Brownsboro Road
882 ft · 44 sec · Old Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto Indian Hills Trail
1263 ft · 56 sec · Indian Hills Trail
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Turn right onto Arrowhead Road
689 ft · 30 sec · Arrowhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arrowhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Indian Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
62.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Richmond and Cloudy near Indian Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Indian Hills?
The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 48.6 miles from Richmond and 48.7 miles from Indian Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Richmond and Cloudy near Indian Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 82.83 mi (133.3 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 Indian Hills
Indian Hills is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2725700, -85.6627400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Hills (-85.66274, 38.27257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.83 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $15.16 | $30.31 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
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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