Origin
Richmond, KY
Late night in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, KY to Liberty, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, KY
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Liberty, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, KY to Liberty, KY covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hustonville Road, Richmond Road, Hustonville Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Hustonville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 58 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hustonville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street.
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 21m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (KY 876 / Eastern Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 876 / Eastern Bypass
Turn right onto KY 876 / Eastern Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward KY 2872: Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 83
Toward KY 2872: Richmond
5
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
KY 49 / Lebanon Road
Turn right onto KY 49 / Lebanon Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hustonville Road | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Richmond Road | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| Hustonville Street | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| Stanford Street | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| Duncannon Lane | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| KY 52 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Lancaster Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hustonville Road
— 13.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Liberty, 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
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto KY 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
4
Turn right onto KY 876
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Bypass
5
Continue on KY 876
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
Barnes Mill Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 75
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 83
Toward KY 2872: Richmond
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto KY 2872
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Duncannon Lane
10
Continue on KY 52
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lancaster Road
11
Continue on KY 52; KY 595
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 52; KY 595
12
Continue on KY 52
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Richmond Road
13
Turn left onto US 27; KY 39
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Stanford Street
14
Turn right onto KY 78
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left onto KY 78; KY 300
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
Hustonville Street
16
Continue on KY 78
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto US 127
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Hustonville Road
18
Turn right onto KY 70 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Middleburg Road
19
Continue on KY 70 Business
370 ft
·
9 sec
·
Campbellsville Street
20
Turn right onto KY 49
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lebanon Road
21
Arrive at destination
KY 49
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Richmond, KY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Richmond, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Liberty, KY
The final approach into Liberty, 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
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Liberty, KY
Late night in Liberty on Saturday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Stanford, KY
29 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
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
1h 21m 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 Liberty, KY covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hustonville Road, Richmond Road, Hustonville Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.07 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 21m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (KY 876 / Eastern Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Richmond, KY to Liberty, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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