Cartersville to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

249.2 miles 401 km · straight line
311.5 miles estimated 501.3 km · driving distance
6h 16min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Cartersville from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Cartersville to Richmond, Kentucky is 249.2 miles (401 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located N of Cartersville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 311.5 miles, taking about 6h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cartersville 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 Cartersville 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 Cartersville to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 16min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 31min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 57min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cartersville & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Cartersville
34.17°N, 84.80°W
America/New_York
234m 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 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients