How far is Richmond, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Lexington is 19.41 miles (31.23 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, KY to Lexington, KY is 19.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 23.34 miles (37.56 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Lexington will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 225366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W |
| Latitude | 37.9886900 |
| Longitude | -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Richmond and Lexington
The distance between Richmond and Lexington is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Richmond and Lexington. The current time is 11:44:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.12 liters (0.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Lexington is $2.63 (diesel $3.46).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $2.63 | $3.02 | $3.35 | $3.46 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
