Chicago to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Richmond, Kentucky?
The distance from Chicago to Richmond, Kentucky is 335.7 miles (540.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located SSE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.6 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Richmond, Kentucky. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Chicago to Richmond, Kentucky
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
- You could travel this distance about 74.2 times to circle the Earth's equator