How far is Warsaw, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Warsaw, KY to Richmond, KY is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
95.06 mi
01h 39m
Flight
78.76 mi
126.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.76 mi
Kilometers
126.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.06 mi
Kilometers
152.99 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Wed, Jun 3, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Wed, Jun 3, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-06-03T01:15
Arrive Richmond
Wed, Jun 3, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Sadieville
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Warsaw
47.3 mi
00h 49m
To Richmond
47.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Cross Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Main Cross Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sparta Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Johnson Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Johnson Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    14 mi · 25 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1554 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    963 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 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 · 53 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 Warsaw 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
68.6 mi · 72%
Warsaw Road
14 mi · 15%
Johnson Road
6.45 mi · 7%
Lexington Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Sparta Pike
1.06 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

68.4 mi · 01h 13m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sadieville
00h 49m from Warsaw
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warsaw and Sunny near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warsaw to Richmond?

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 47.3 miles from Warsaw and 47.8 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warsaw and Sunny near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Sadieville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

73 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 78.76 mi (126.75 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky

Population1,678
Coordinates38.7834000, -84.9016200
Altitude151
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: Main Cross Street (-84.901728, 38.783348)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.65 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $5.30 $17.77 $35.54

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Richmond. The current time is 01:15:13.

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.