How far is Richmond, KY from Louisville, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Louisville is 87.09 miles (140.15 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, KY to Louisville, KY is 87.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Richmond to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 100.95 miles (162.47 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Louisville will take approximately 01 hours 32 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 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 |
Ending point in Louisville: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435,38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time Between Richmond and Louisville
The distance between Richmond and Louisville is 162 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 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 Louisville. The current time is 02:12:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.48 liters (3.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Louisville is $11.37 (diesel $14.98).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $11.37 | $13.08 | $14.48 | $14.98 |
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 Richmond and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
