How far is Richmond, KY from West Liberty, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to West Liberty, KY is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
84.97 mi
01h 45m
Flight
57.74 mi
92.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.74 mi
Kilometers
92.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.97 mi
Kilometers
136.74 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, Apr 17, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Stanton
KY

City in Kentucky

From Richmond
42.4 mi
00h 52m
To West Liberty
42.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and West Liberty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and West Liberty.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    32 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Irvine Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Richmond Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Richmond Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winchester Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spout Springs Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Spout Springs Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Irvine Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Mountain Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 205

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    43 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and West Liberty.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Parkway
39.9 mi · 47%
Irvine Road
13.3 mi · 16%
Richmond Road
5.8 mi · 7%
Spout Springs Road
5.05 mi · 6%
Winchester Road
5 mi · 6%
Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 52m from Richmond
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Richmond and 42.5 miles from West Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 57.74 mi (92.92 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
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,407
Coordinates37.9214800, -83.2596200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: West Liberty (-83.25962, 37.92148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and West Liberty. The current time is 19:55:28.

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.