Origin
Mount Sterling, KY
Afternoon in Mount Sterling on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mount Sterling, KY to Richmond, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Sterling, KY
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Richmond, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Mount Sterling and Richmond, Kentucky, you are in for a short, straightforward trip covering 38.8 miles. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate through the Southeast region entirely on local roads, bypassing major highways for a more grounded experience. With a modest fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly affordable route for a casual afternoon outing. Because the drive is so compact, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route utilizes local arteries like West Main Street, North Maysville Street, and Maysville Road, you will find a 0% highway share throughout the entire journey. The lack of high-speed stretches means you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace as you transition between these two Kentucky towns. This path is entirely local, so prepare for varied road conditions that require your full attention compared to a standard highway haul. It is a practical, no-frills path that prioritizes direct local navigation over high-speed transit.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Interstate Highway 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,004 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
487 ft
Total Descent
510 ft
Highest Point
1,004 ft
~5.4 mi in
Elevation Range
350 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
5
30.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Sterling, KY to Richmond, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Winchester
14.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 64 | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Boonesboro Road | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| I 75 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Lexington Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Boone Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Maple Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Maysville Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 64
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on North Bank Street
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Bank Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; KY 713
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
4
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maysville Road
5
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 64
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Interstate Highway 64
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
8
Turn left onto KY 627
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Paris Road
9
Continue on KY 627
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Maple Street
10
Turn right onto KY 627
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Boone Avenue
11
Continue on KY 627
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesboro Road
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 South
13
Merge onto I 75
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 90B
Toward US 25 North, US 421 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 25; US 421
151 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lexington Road
16
Continue on US 25; US 421
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
17
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
18
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
20
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Mount Sterling, KY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Mount Sterling, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Richmond, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Richmond, KY
Afternoon in Richmond on Friday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Winchester, KY
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Sterling, KY to Richmond, KY covers 38.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Interstate Highway 64, Boonesboro Road, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Mount Sterling, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mount Sterling, KY to Richmond, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 654 ft to 1,004 ft elevation with about 487 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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