How far is Richmond, KY from Lebanon, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Lebanon.
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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
865 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Bypass
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on Barnes Mill Road
156 m · 17 sec · Barnes Mill Road
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Take the ramp left
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 2872: Richmond
2199 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Duncannon Lane
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duncannon Lane
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52
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Continue on Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Danville Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Lancaster Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Road
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Turn right onto Stanford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
131 m · 15 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2890 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Buell Street
2871 ft · 48 sec · South Buell Street
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Danville Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on New Danville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway
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Continue on Danville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Danville Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Lebanon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Richmond Road
Continue on Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Richmond and 33 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Sunny near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 53.83 mi (86.63 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 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
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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