How far is Richmond, KY from Stanford, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Stanford, KY is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Stanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Stanford.
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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
865 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Bypass
1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on Barnes Mill Road
156 m · 17 sec · Barnes Mill Road
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Take the ramp left
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 2872: Richmond
2199 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Duncannon Lane
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duncannon Lane
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52
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Continue on Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Stanford Street
7.3 mi · 8 min · Stanford Street
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Turn right onto Lancaster Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lancaster Street
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
20 m · 3 sec · East Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Stanford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Richmond Road
Continue on Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Stanford?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Richmond and 16.7 miles from Stanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Stanford. Straight-line distance: 25.05 mi (40.32 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 Stanford
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 37.5311900, -84.6618900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanford (-84.66189, 37.53119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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