How far is Richmond, KY from Northfield, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Northfield, KY is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Northfield.
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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 right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
3160 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint Matthews
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, KY 22: Brownsboro Road
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 42 East
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
111 m · 15 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto Northfield Drive
115 m · 14 sec · Northfield Drive
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Turn right onto Newmarket Drive
2872 ft · 2 min · Newmarket Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stannye Drive
714 ft · 36 sec · Stannye Drive
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Turn left onto Stannye Court
84 m · 12 sec · Stannye Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stannye Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Northfield.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Cloudy near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Northfield?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 48.2 miles from Richmond and 48.3 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Cloudy near Northfield.
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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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 82.21 mi (132.31 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 Northfield
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.2870100, -85.6410700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-85.64107, 38.28701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
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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