How far is Richmond, KY from Indian Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Indian Hills, KY is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
13.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
110 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Take the ramp left toward KY 4 West
1698 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Nashville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 293: Princeton
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
1421 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
943 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Indian Hills Trail
1.1 mi · 4 min · Indian Hills Trail
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Continue on Indian Hills Trail
3232 ft · 2 min · Indian Hills Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
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.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 252.6 miles (406.6 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Richmond and 126.5 miles from Indian Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Richmond and Indian Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 212.36 mi (341.76 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
City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,971 |
| Coordinates | 37.0345000, -88.0578000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Hills (-88.0578, 37.0345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $3.77 | $33.64 | $67.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.51 | $83.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.31 | $94.62 |
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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