How far is Richmond, KY from Vine Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.93 mi
02h 29m
Flight
92.21 mi
148.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.21 mi
Kilometers
148.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.93 mi
Kilometers
197.83 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, May 30, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-30T04:38
Arrive Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Willisburg
KY

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

From Richmond
61.4 mi
01h 14m
To Vine Grove
61.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Vine Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Vine Grove.

  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

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    110 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward KY 4 West

    1698 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ring Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Joe Prather Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1168 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Mill Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Vine Grove.

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
71.2 mi · 58%
Lexington Road
17 mi · 14%
New Circle Road
7.54 mi · 6%
North Dixie Highway
4.93 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.67 mi · 4%
Ring Road
4.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
01h 14m from Richmond
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Vine Grove?

The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Richmond and 61.5 miles from Vine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willisburg, 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 Willisburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 92.21 mi (148.4 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
Vine Grove

#2 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.42 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.84 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Vine Grove. The current time is 04:38:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.