Burlington, North Carolina to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.5 miles 469.1 km · straight line
364.4 miles estimated 586.4 km · driving distance
7h 20min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Richmond, Kentucky is 291.5 miles (469.1 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located WNW of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.4 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina 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.

How to Get from Burlington, North Carolina to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 20min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 48min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 58min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients