How far is Richmond, KY from Verona, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Verona, KY is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Verona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Verona.
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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
48.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 491: Crittenden
1794 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Violet Road
1303 ft · 33 sec · Violet Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Glencoe-Verona Road
26 m · 2 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Verona.
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
48.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Richmond and Partly Cloudy near Verona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Verona?
The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Stamping Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Richmond and 42.5 miles from Verona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Richmond and Partly Cloudy near Verona.
Stop Ideas Near Stamping Ground
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 Stamping Ground.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Verona. Straight-line distance: 76.58 mi (123.25 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 Verona
Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8184000, -84.6607800 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Verona (-84.66078, 38.8184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.83 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $13.26 | $26.51 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
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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