Cleveland, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.8 miles 472.8 km · straight line
367.2 miles estimated 591 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky is 293.8 miles (472.8 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located SSW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.2 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients