How far is Wilmore, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Wilmore, KY to Richmond, KY is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmore and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmore and Richmond.
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Start on North Lexington Avenue
822 ft · 30 sec · North Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto East College Street
1676 ft · 33 sec · East College Street
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Continue on Jessamine Station Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Jessamine Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilmore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wilmore Road
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Continue on West Maple Street
1 km · 1 min · West Maple Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1005 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Richmond Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richmond Avenue
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Continue on Union Mill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Union Mill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Mill Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Union Mill Road
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
2 mi · 4 min · Tates Creek Road
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Continue on Valley View Ferry
126 m · 2 min · Valley View Ferry
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Continue on Tates Creek Road
11.1 mi · 20 min · Tates Creek Road
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Continue on Tates Creek Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2460 ft · 53 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 Wilmore 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.
Tates Creek Road
Continue on Tates Creek Road
11.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Wilmore and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmore to Richmond?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Nicholasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Wilmore and 26.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmore and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Nicholasville
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 Nicholasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmore and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 21.53 mi (34.65 km).
#1 Wilmore
City in Jessamine County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 37.8620200, -84.6616100 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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