How far is Walton, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Walton, KY to Richmond, KY is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walton and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walton and Richmond.
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Start on the route
87 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Nicholson Road
75 m · 11 sec · Old Nicholson Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on School Road
2514 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1859 ft · 42 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
81.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2460 ft · 51 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 Walton and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
81.1 mi · 01h 27m
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 Walton and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walton to Richmond?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Walton and 43.8 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walton and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
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 Sadieville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walton and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 79.78 mi (128.39 km).
#1 Walton
City in Boone and Kenton counties in the U.
| Population | 4,111 |
| Coordinates | 38.8756200, -84.6102200 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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