How far is Louisville, KY from Richmond, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Louisville and Richmond is 87.09 miles (140.15 km).
Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Richmond, KY is 87.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Louisville to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky is: 102.06 miles (164.25 km) by car.
Driving from Louisville to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'52"N 84°17'41"W |
| Latitude | 37.7478600 |
| Longitude | -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: North 2nd Street (-84.294897,37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time Between Louisville and Richmond
The distance between Louisville and Richmond is 164 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Louisville and Richmond. The current time is 00:49:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.63 liters (3.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Louisville and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Louisville to Richmond is $11.49 (diesel $15.15).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $11.49 | $13.23 | $14.64 | $15.15 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Louisville and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
