How far is Richmond, KY from Winchester, KY?
The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Winchester, KY is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Winchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Winchester.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Wall Alley
11 m · 3 sec · Wall Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Winchester.
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.
Boonesborough Road
Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Richmond and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Winchester?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Richmond and 10.5 miles from Winchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Richmond and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 17.87 mi (28.76 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 Winchester
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 18,659 |
| Coordinates | 37.9900800, -84.1796500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-84.17965, 37.99008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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