How far is Richmond, KY from Owingsville, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, KY is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.02 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.85 mi
64.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.85 mi
Kilometers
64.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.02 mi
Kilometers
78.89 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Richmond
24.5 mi
00h 29m
To Owingsville
24.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Owingsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Owingsville.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2460 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    1262 ft · 28 sec · Lexington Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boonesborough Road

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Boone Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville

    1871 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Highway 36

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Highway 36

  17. 17

    Continue on Slate Avenue

    2863 ft · 59 sec · Slate Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Owingsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Road
24.9 mi · 51%
Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 25%
Lexington Road
6.56 mi · 13%
Boone Avenue
1.31 mi · 3%
Maple Street
1.29 mi · 3%
East Highway 36
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Paris Road

Keep slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 29m from Richmond
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Owingsville?

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Richmond and 24.5 miles from Owingsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Owingsville. Straight-line distance: 39.85 mi (64.13 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Owingsville

#2 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Owingsville (-83.76408, 38.1448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Owingsville. The current time is 23:02:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.