How far is Springfield, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Springfield, KY to Richmond, KY is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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 Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Richmond.
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Start on West Main Street
2331 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Perryville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perryville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto Wilderness Road
131 m · 9 sec · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Stanford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn left onto Lancaster Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Danville Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Duncannon Lane
3 mi · 5 min · Duncannon Lane
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Take the ramp left
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
1736 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass
1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Richmond.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
24.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Richmond?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Springfield and 29.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.88 km).
#1 Springfield
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,987 |
| Coordinates | 37.6853400, -85.2221800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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