How far is Richmond, KY from Prestonsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Prestonsburg, KY is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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 in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Prestonsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Prestonsburg.
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Start on North 2nd Street
32 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3077 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Irvine Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Road
5 mi · 7 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto Spout Springs Road
5 mi · 8 min · Spout Springs Road
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Continue on Irvine Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Road
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Take the ramp right
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Old Middle Creek Road
12.4 mi · 15 min · Old Middle Creek Road
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Turn right onto North Lake Drive
2484 ft · 49 sec · North Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Prestonsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
65 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Clear near Prestonsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Prestonsburg?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Campton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Richmond and 54.6 miles from Prestonsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Clear near Prestonsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Campton
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 Campton.
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Prestonsburg. Straight-line distance: 83.45 mi (134.3 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 Prestonsburg
City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky
| Population | 3,460 |
| Coordinates | 37.6656500, -82.7715500 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prestonsburg (-82.77155, 37.66565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 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 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
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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