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Trip from Richmond, KY to Brooks, KY

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

105.9 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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city in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Richmond, KY

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Downtown Brooks, KY, KY

Brooks, KY

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Trip Overview

This 105.9-mile drive from Richmond, KY, to Brooks, KY, is a straightforward journey designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-64, I-75, and the Gene Snyder Freeway, 96% of this route is highway driving, making it a quick and efficient trip through Kentucky's Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this highway-focused route is ideal for those looking to cover ground without extensive stops. Since it's a relatively short distance, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive with ample time to spare.

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

53 miles from Richmond, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 105.9-mile trip. With 96% of the drive on major interstates like I-64 and I-75, the pace is generally brisk. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.9 miles on I-64, offering a consistent driving rhythm. While the route is primarily a highway grind, it offers a direct path through the Kentucky landscape. The transition between I-64, I-75, and the Gene Snyder Freeway will be your main navigational points.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near I 75.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
5
86 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

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

Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyde...
7
101.5 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Nashville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 10B Toward I 65 South: Nashville
7
105.1 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 121 Toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

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 Richmond, KY to Brooks, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

30.1 mi in | ~33m | via I 64

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 55.9 mi 59m
I 75 27.4 mi 29m
Gene Snyder Freeway 15.3 mi 17m
I 65 3.3 mi 3m
Lexington Road 1.8 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Brooks Hill Road 0.3 mi <1m
John Harper Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 55.9 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on KY 388

104 ft · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52

0.5 mi · 45 sec · West Main Street
3

Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
4

Turn left onto US 25; US 421

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Lexington Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
6

Merge onto I 75

27 mi · 29 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

56 mi · 59 min · I 64
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
9

Merge onto I 265; KY 841

15 mi · 17 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 10B Toward I 65 South: Nashville Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 65

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 65
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 121 Toward KY 1526: Brooks Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto KY 1526

0.2 mi · 26 sec · John Harper Highway
14

Continue on KY 1526

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Brooks Hill Road
15

Arrive at destination

KY 1526

Trip Plan

Given its short duration of under two hours, this route from Richmond to Brooks offers significant flexibility for your travel plans. Consider an early morning departure to enjoy lighter traffic, especially as you approach the Louisville metropolitan area. With no designated stops, you can rely on the plentiful services available along the interstates for fuel and breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $17 cost is based on efficient highway driving, and plan your refueling stop accordingly before you get too low, especially during the 55.9-mile stretch on I-64.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Richmond, KY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 58m 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 35m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Richmond, KY

This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53 mi from Richmond, KY · 58m into the drive

city in and county seat of Fayette County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

53 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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

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

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53 miles from Richmond, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooks, KY

The final approach into Brooks, 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 Brooks, KY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 3.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.56 one way

$33.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.18 $36.36
premium $4.89 $20.38 $40.76
diesel $5.61 $23.38 $46.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.83 $6.78

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Richmond, KY

Morning in Richmond on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooks, KY

Morning in Brooks on Wednesday

Local time

8:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 57m 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 Richmond, KY to Brooks, KY covers 105.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 75, Gene Snyder Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Richmond, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.56 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 105.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Richmond, KY to Brooks, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

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