How far is Richmond, KY from Magnolia, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Magnolia, KY is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Magnolia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Magnolia.
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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
50.2 mi · 54 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown, New Haven
1781 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Haven Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Bardstown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn left onto N L & N Tpke Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · N L & N Tpke Road
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Continue on N L and N Tpke Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · N L and N Tpke Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensburg Road
2789 ft · 47 sec · Greensburg Road
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Turn slight right onto South L&N Turnpike
5 mi · 9 min · South L&N Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South L&N Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Magnolia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 Partly Sunny near Magnolia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Magnolia?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Richmond and 58.8 miles from Magnolia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.86 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Magnolia.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
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 Willisburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 82.05 mi (132.05 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 Magnolia
Magnolia is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4439500, -85.7435700 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-85.74357, 37.44395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $18.29 | $36.59 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $20.09 | $40.17 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $25.18 | $50.37 |
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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