How far is Richmond, KY from Ryland Heights, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Ryland Heights, KY is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Ryland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Ryland Heights.
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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 right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
1301 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1268 ft · 29 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Turn left onto School Road
2475 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Continue on Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Continue on Taylor Mill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road
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Turn right onto Marshall Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Road
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Turn right onto Petty Road
1 mi · 4 min · Petty Road
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Continue on Pruett Road
613 ft · 33 sec · Pruett Road
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Continue on Pruett Road
80 m · 12 sec · Pruett Road
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Turn straight onto Decoursey Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Decoursey Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Decoursey Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Ryland Heights.
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 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
53.7 mi · 00h 58m
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 Rain Showers leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ryland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Ryland Heights?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Richmond and 48.4 miles from Ryland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ryland Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
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 Sadieville.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Ryland Heights. Straight-line distance: 84.08 mi (135.31 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 Ryland Heights
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 38.9575600, -84.4630000 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ryland Heights (-84.463, 38.95756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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