The drive from Saint Dennis, KY to Richmond, KY covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Henry Watterson Expressway, Shawnee Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.2 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.9 miles from Saint Dennis, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 107.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 107.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Henry Watterson Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.2 miles on I 64.
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 89.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Henry Watterson Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near KY 1934 / Cane Run Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.8 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 0.6 miles (KY 1934 / Cane Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 264 / Shawnee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|KY 1934 / Cane Run Road
Turn right onto KY 1934 / Cane Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in|I 264 / Shawnee Expressway
Merge onto I 264 / Shawnee Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.8 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
5
15.7 mi into trip|~24m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
104.8 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 25 North, US 421 North
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 90B
Toward US 25 North, US 421 North
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
89.2 mi
1h 36m
Henry Watterson Expressway
10.5 mi
14m
Shawnee Expressway
2.5 mi
3m
Lexington Road
2.2 mi
3m
Cane Run Road
1 mi
2m
Lynnview Drive
0.5 mi
2m
West Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
South Crums Lane
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 89.2 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Dennis, KY and Richmond, KY.
1
Start on Lynnview Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Lynnview Drive
2
Turn left onto South Crums Lane
356 ft·14 sec·South Crums Lane
3
Turn right onto KY 1934
1.0 mi·2 min·Cane Run Road
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 264 East
5
Merge onto I 264
2.5 mi·3 min·Shawnee Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 264
11 mi·14 min·Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 19AToward I 64 East: LexingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 64
89 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 90BToward US 25 North, US 421 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 25; US 421
151 ft·8 sec·Lexington Road
11
Continue on US 25; US 421
0.5 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
12
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
13
Continue on US 25 Business; US 421 Business
0.5 mi·51 sec·West Main Street
14
Turn left onto KY 388
104 ft·2 sec·North 2nd Street
15
Arrive at destination
KY 388
Trip Plan
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 53.9 miles from Saint Dennis, KY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.2 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 6m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Dennis, 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 Saint Dennis, KY
This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Saint Dennis, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 89.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.9 mi from Saint Dennis, KY
· 1h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 104.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.85 one way
$33.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.50
$37.01
premium
$4.89
$20.75
$41.49
diesel
$5.61
$23.80
$47.60
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: 37.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.32
$5.17
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.43
$4.31
EV Truck/SUV
43.1
0
$15.09
$6.90
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Saint Dennis, KY
Afternoon
in Saint Dennis on Friday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, KY
Afternoon
in Richmond on Friday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
31 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
2h 6m 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 Saint Dennis, KY to Richmond, KY covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Henry Watterson Expressway, Shawnee Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Saint Dennis, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.85 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 107.8 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 0.6 miles (KY 1934 / Cane Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 264 / Shawnee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Dennis, KY to Richmond, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson 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.
