Cincinnati to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.4 miles 151.9 km · straight line
118 miles estimated 189.9 km · driving distance
2h 22min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
173° S bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Cincinnati to Richmond, Kentucky is 94.4 miles (151.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located S of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 22min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 50min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 15min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 263.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients