Athens, Georgia to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Richmond, Kentucky is 266.6 miles (429.1 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located N of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 333.3 miles, taking about 6h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Richmond, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.