How far is Richmond, KY from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Pleasure Ridge Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Pleasure Ridge Park.
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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 left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 31W South, US 60 West: Fort Knox
2235 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto Dixie Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
110 m · 22 sec · Feyhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Bayshore Court
6 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Pleasure Ridge Park.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Pleasure Ridge Park?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 54.2 miles from Richmond and 54.4 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Pleasure Ridge Park. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.06 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 Pleasure Ridge Park
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 25,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.1453500, -85.8583000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayshore Court (-85.858302, 38.145311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
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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