Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Lebanon, KY to Richmond, KY covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richmond Road, Danville Highway, Perryville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Richmond Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.9 miles from Lebanon, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 29.1 miles in near US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.1 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (KY 52 / Lancaster Road): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KY 52 / Lancaster Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Road | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| Danville Highway | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Perryville Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Lancaster Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Jane Todd Crawford Trail | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Danville Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Duncannon Lane | 3 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, KY and Richmond, KY.
Start on US 68; KY 52
Continue on US 68; KY 52
Continue on US 68; KY 52
Continue on US 68; KY 52
Continue on US 68
Continue on US 68
Continue on US 68; KY 52
Continue on US 68; KY 52
Continue on US 68; KY 52
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52
Continue on US 150; KY 52
Continue on US 150; KY 52
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52
Continue on US 150; KY 52
Turn left onto KY 52
Continue on KY 52
Continue on KY 52
Continue on KY 52
Continue on KY 52
Continue on KY 2872
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto KY 876
Turn left onto KY 52
At end of road, turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
Turn left onto KY 388
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 65.9 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, KY
This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Lebanon, KY · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 65.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Lebanon, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Nicholasville, KY
33 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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