Origin
Richmond, KY
Late night in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Owingsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, KY covers 49 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Lexington Road, KY 627 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 49 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, KY is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| KY 627 | — | — |
| Boonesborough Road | — | — |
| Boone Avenue | — | — |
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Paris Road | — | — |
| KY 36 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Owingsville, KY.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
4
Turn left onto Lexington Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lexington Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
KY 627: Boonesborough, Winchester
8
Turn right onto Boonesborough Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Boonesborough Road
9
Continue on Boone Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boone Avenue
10
Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
11
Continue on Paris Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Paris Road
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
13
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville
16
Turn left onto East Highway 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Highway 36
17
Continue on Slate Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Slate Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
13 ft
·
East Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Richmond, KY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Richmond, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Owingsville, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Owingsville, 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
$7.66 one way
$15.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Owingsville, KY
Late night in Owingsville on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Winchester, KY
25 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
24 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
59m 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 Owingsville, KY covers 49 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Lexington Road, KY 627. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 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 $7.66 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.
The drive from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, KY is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, KY to Owingsville, 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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