How far is Richmond, KY from Vanceburg, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Vanceburg, KY is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Vanceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Vanceburg.
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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
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 15 min · Boonesborough Road
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Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Paris Road
783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
1554 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Maysville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Maysville Road
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Continue on Flemingsburg Road
28.1 mi · 41 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Continue on Mount Sterling Avenue
1913 ft · 42 sec · Mount Sterling Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
760 ft · 21 sec · Clark Street
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Continue on South Main Cross Street
1579 ft · 36 sec · South Main Cross Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Circle
56 m · 4 sec · Mount Carmel Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Mount Carmel Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mount Carmel Avenue
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Continue on Mount Carmel Road
12 mi · 21 min · Mount Carmel Road
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Turn right onto AA Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · AA Highway
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Turn left onto Shelton Lane
1852 ft · 1 min · Shelton Lane
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Turn left onto Fairlane Drive
109 m · 9 sec · Fairlane Drive
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Vanceburg.
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.
Flemingsburg Road
Continue on Flemingsburg Road
28.1 mi · 00h 41m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Vanceburg?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Sharpsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Richmond and 48.2 miles from Vanceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sharpsburg
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 Sharpsburg.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Vanceburg. Straight-line distance: 79.18 mi (127.43 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 Vanceburg
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.5992400, -83.3188000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vanceburg (-83.3188, 38.59924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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