Origin
Richmond, KY
Late night in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
4:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, KY to Eddyville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
246.2 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 26m
★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, KY to Eddyville, KY covers 246.2 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
123.1 miles from Richmond, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 246.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 39m highway drive covering 246.2 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 98.9 miles.
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 16.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 246.2 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 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
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 104
Toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
8
109.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
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 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
110 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
6
110.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond, KY and Eddyville, KY, road signs point toward Athens, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
Athens
16.2 mi in
|
~18m
Elizabethtown
36.4 mi in
|
~48m
Paducah
109.8 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
110 mi in
|
~2h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 98.9 mi | 1h 46m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 70.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 69 | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| I 75 | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| New Circle Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Versailles Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Lexington Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Athens Boonesboro Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 98.9 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Eddyville, 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
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 104
Toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
361 ft
·
11 sec
9
Continue on KY 418
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Athens Boonesboro Road
10
Continue on US 25; US 421
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Road
11
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Alumni Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alumni Drive
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward KY 4 West
14
Merge onto KY 4
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 60
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
19
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
25
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
26
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 38A
27
Merge onto I 69
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 69
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 71
Toward US 62: Eddyville
29
Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 62
30
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Park Avenue
31
Continue on Park Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Park Street
32
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
33
Turn left
239 ft
·
25 sec
34
Turn left
46 ft
·
3 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 123.1 miles from Richmond, KY, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 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 54 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.1 miles or 2h 23m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eddyville, 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.
+
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 246.2 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Richmond, 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 98.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.1 mi from Richmond, KY · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.1 miles from Richmond, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.9 miles.
Arriving in Eddyville, KY
The final approach into Eddyville, 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 Eddyville, 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
$38.49 one way
$76.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.26 | $84.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.36 | $108.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.85 | $11.82 |
| Efficient EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.54 | $9.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.47 | $15.76 |
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.
Destination
Eddyville, KY
Late night in Eddyville on Saturday
Local time
3:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
4h 39m 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 Richmond, KY to Eddyville, KY covers 246.2 miles and takes about 4h 39m 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 123.1 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 $38.49 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 246.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Richmond, KY and Eddyville, KY, road signs point toward Athens, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
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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