How far is Richmond, KY from Jackson, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Jackson, KY is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Jackson.
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Start on North 2nd Street
32 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3077 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Irvine Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Road
5 mi · 7 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto Spout Springs Road
5 mi · 8 min · Spout Springs Road
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Continue on Irvine Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Road
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Take the ramp right
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
25.9 mi · 28 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on KY 15
159 m · 7 sec · KY 15
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
2859 ft · 43 sec · Park Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
786 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1029 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Brown Street
76 m · 7 sec · Brown Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
21 m · 7 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Hurst Lane
14 m · 2 sec · Hurst Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hurst Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Jackson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
25.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Jackson?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Richmond and 38.3 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Stanton
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 Stanton.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 51.63 mi (83.09 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 Jackson
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 37.5531500, -83.3835100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-83.38351, 37.55315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
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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