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

The driving distance from Vine Grove, KY to Richmond, KY is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.54 mi
02h 05m
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
122.54 mi
Kilometers
197.21 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, May 30, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vine Grove
2026-05-30T03:37
Arrive Richmond
Sat, May 30, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vine Grove
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 Vine Grove
61.6 mi
01h 02m
To Richmond
61 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mill Street

    14 m · 8 sec · North Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1168 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joe Prather Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Joe Prather Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville

    2459 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

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

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vine Grove 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 58%
I 75 South
13.7 mi · 11%
New Circle Road
7.28 mi · 6%
North Dixie Highway
4.91 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.39 mi · 4%
Lexington Road
3.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.7 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
01h 02m from Vine Grove
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Vine Grove and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 61.6 miles from Vine Grove and 61 miles from Richmond.

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 30.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Vine Grove and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 92.21 mi (148.4 km).

Vine Grove

#1 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
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: North Mill Street (-85.98125, 37.810064)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
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 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 Vine Grove and Richmond. The current time is 03:37:17.

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.