Origin
North Corbin, KY
Evening in North Corbin on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Corbin, 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
1h 9m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Corbin, KY
Tom Fisk
Richmond, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Corbin, KY to Richmond, KY covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Corbin Bypass, Lancaster Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 62.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Corbin Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.6 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Corbin Bypass. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
4
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
KY 52 / Lancaster Avenue
Turn left onto KY 52 / Lancaster Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| Corbin Bypass | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Cherry Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Dixie Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Corbin, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on US 25W
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Dixie Highway
2
Turn left onto KY 3431
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 25E
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Corbin Bypass
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
Merge onto I 75
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
7
Keep slight right at fork
324 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto KY 876
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Bypass
9
Turn left onto KY 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
12
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from North Corbin, KY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from North Corbin, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Richmond on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
1h 9m 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 North Corbin, KY to Richmond, KY covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Corbin Bypass, Lancaster Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from North Corbin, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 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 is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 59.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from North Corbin, KY to Richmond, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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