How far is Richmond, KY from Saint Dennis, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Saint Dennis, KY is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.27 mi
02h 06m
Flight
89.81 mi
144.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.81 mi
Kilometers
144.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.27 mi
Kilometers
174.24 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T11:50
Arrive Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Frankfort
KY

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

From Richmond
54.1 mi
01h 03m
To Saint Dennis
54.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Saint Dennis.

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Shawnee Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1934: Cane Run Road, Ralph Avenue

    1693 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cane Run Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cane Run Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Crums Lane

    109 m · 10 sec · South Crums Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lynnview Drive

    2648 ft · 2 min · Lynnview Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynnview Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
62.1 mi · 57%
Lexington Road
29.6 mi · 27%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10.8 mi · 10%
Shawnee Expressway
2.21 mi · 2%
Cane Run Road
1.19 mi · 1%
I 264 West
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 03m from Richmond
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Sunny near Saint Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Saint Dennis?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 54.1 miles from Richmond and 54.2 miles from Saint Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Saint Dennis.

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 Saint Dennis. Straight-line distance: 89.81 mi (144.53 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 Saint Dennis

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,177
Coordinates38.1884000, -85.8458000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Saint Dennis (-85.8458, 38.1884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Saint Dennis. The current time is 11:50:35.

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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.