How far is Richmond, KY from Providence, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Providence, KY is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.75 mi
02h 02m
Flight
76.12 mi
122.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.12 mi
Kilometers
122.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.75 mi
Kilometers
158.92 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Tue, Nov 10, 3:55 AM EST
Return by in Richmond
Tue, Nov 10, 5:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-11-10T01:53
Arrive Providence
Tue, Nov 10, 3:55 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EST
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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Richmond
49.3 mi
01h 01m
To Providence
49.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: Shelbyville

    1314 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mount Eden Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boone Station Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Eminence Pike

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Eminence Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Eminence Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eminence Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Campbellsburg Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Campbellsburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1650 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Carrollton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    121 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wiley Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Wiley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wiley Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
39.4 mi · 40%
Lexington Road
29.6 mi · 30%
Eminence Pike
8.69 mi · 9%
Campbellsburg Road
6.63 mi · 7%
Eminence Road
3.74 mi · 4%
Carrollton Road
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 01m from Richmond
Leave By
2:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 49.3 miles from Richmond and 49.4 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frankfort, 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 Frankfort.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Providence. Straight-line distance: 76.12 mi (122.51 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
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#2 Providence

Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5745100, -85.2210700
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Providence (-85.22107, 38.57451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.16
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $13.08 $26.16
Mid-grade $4.35 $15.13 $30.27
Premium $4.78 $16.63 $33.26
Diesel $6.05 $21.04 $42.08

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Providence. The current time is 01:53:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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