How far is Saint Dennis, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Saint Dennis, KY to Richmond, KY is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
108.17 mi
01h 42m
Flight
89.81 mi
144.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.81 mi
Kilometers
144.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.09 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Dennis
2026-04-15T09:38
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Dennis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Saint Dennis
53.9 mi
00h 51m
To Richmond
54.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Dennis and Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Dennis and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Lynnview Drive

    2648 ft · 2 min · Lynnview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Crums Lane

    109 m · 15 sec · South Crums Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cane Run Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cane Run Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Shawnee Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Dennis and Richmond.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
90.1 mi · 83%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10.5 mi · 10%
Shawnee Expressway
2.47 mi · 2%
Lexington Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Cane Run Road
1 mi · 1%
Lynnview Drive
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 37m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 51m from Saint Dennis
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Dennis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Dennis to Richmond?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Saint Dennis and 54.3 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Dennis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Dennis and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 89.81 mi (144.53 km).

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#1 Saint Dennis

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

Population9,177
Coordinates38.1884000, -85.8458000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynnview Drive (-85.845226, 38.18821)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Dennis and Richmond. The current time is 09:38:59.

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.