Trip from Eddyville, KY to Richmond, KY

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

246.4 mi

396 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 25m ★

6 AM

4h 39m

8 AM

5h 6m

10 AM

4h 48m

12 PM

4h 46m

3 PM

4h 50m

5 PM

5h 4m

8 PM

4h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Richmond, KY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 247.5 miles across the state of Kentucky, this journey from Eddyville to Richmond typically takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul, you should plan on dedicating a full day to complete the trip comfortably. Budget approximately $38 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains entirely within the Southeast region. While the trip is manageable in a single day, the winding nature of the roads means you should prioritize a steady pace. This route serves as a practical connection between these two Kentucky points, offering a consistent driving experience that requires your full attention behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123.2 miles from Eddyville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a technical driving experience as you navigate away from the typical interstate pace. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be relying on high-speed freeways for this 247.5-mile journey. Instead, your route relies on local infrastructure, specifically School Drive, Jenkins Road, and the Western Kentucky Parkway. Because of the turn-heavy profile, the road requires constant focus and maneuvering rather than long, monotonous stretches of cruising. You will find that the character of the drive remains consistent throughout, demanding active engagement as you transition between these local roads and the parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

872 ft 412 ft

Total Climb

890 ft

Total Descent

526 ft

Highest Point

872 ft

~205.3 mi in

Elevation Range

460 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.2 miles in near Western Kentucky Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 246.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

37.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | Western Kentucky Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 106A-B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

136.4 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

138.7 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown

243.4 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward US 25 North, US 421 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 90B Toward US 25 North, US 421 North

Towns Along This Route

Between Eddyville, KY and Richmond, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown.

Elizabethtown

37.5 mi in | ~44m | via Western Kentucky Parkway

Louisville

136.4 mi in | ~2h 30m

Lexington

138.7 mi in | ~2h 33m

Bardstown

138.7 mi in | ~2h 33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway	99.2 mi	1h 46m
Bluegrass Parkway	70.7 mi	1h 15m
I 69	33.6 mi	36m
I 75	13.3 mi	14m
New Circle Road	7.3 mi	9m
Versailles Road	4.4 mi	6m
Lexington Road	3.9 mi	5m
US 62	2.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville, KY and Richmond, KY.

Start on this road

76 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right

82 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto School Drive

283 ft · 26 sec · School Drive

Continue on School Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · School Drive

Turn right onto Jenkins Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Jenkins Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 641

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 62; US 641

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 69

34 mi · 36 min · I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit 106A-B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit 106B Toward Elizabethtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Merge onto I 65

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward US 60 West: Frankfort

Turn right onto US 60

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 60

4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

Merge onto KY 4

7.3 mi · 9 min · New Circle Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 16 Toward Alumni Drive

Turn right onto Alumni Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Alumni Drive

Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Man O War Boulevard

Turn right onto US 25; US 421

1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on KY 418

2.4 mi · 2 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South: Knoxville

Merge onto I 75

13 mi · 14 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 90B Toward US 25 North, US 421 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 25; US 421

151 ft · 8 sec · Lexington Road

Continue on US 25; US 421

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto KY 388

104 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

Arrive at destination

KY 388

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy, localized route, I recommend leaving early in the morning to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating the winding sections. You have one scheduled stop planned, which is a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel before pushing toward your destination in Richmond. Given the lack of highway miles, keep a close watch on your navigation to avoid missing turns on the local roads like School Drive or Jenkins Road. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't feel pressured to rush the 3-hour and 53-minute duration. Use your stop strategically to break up the technical driving and keep your energy levels high for the final leg of the trip.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 123.2 miles from Eddyville, KY, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.2 miles or 2h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eddyville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eddyville, KY

This is one driving day of about 246.4 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eddyville, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 99.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.2 mi from Eddyville, KY · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

123 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Louisville, KY to Richmond, KY

101.7 mi · 1h 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.2 miles from Eddyville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.

Arriving in Richmond, KY

The final approach into Richmond, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Richmond, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.43 one way

$74.85 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$41.26	$82.51
premium	$4.80	$46.52	$93.03
diesel	$5.64	$54.74	$109.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.9	0	$25.87	$11.83
Efficient EV	61.6	0	$21.56	$9.86
EV Truck/SUV	98.6	1	$34.50	$15.77

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Eddyville, KY

Afternoon in Eddyville on Sunday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, KY

Afternoon in Richmond on Sunday

Local time

4:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 38m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eddyville, KY to Richmond, KY covers 246.4 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.2 miles from Eddyville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.