Danville, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

27 miles 43.5 km · straight line
35.2 miles estimated 56.6 km · driving distance
42min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky is 27 miles (43.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located ENE of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 35.2 miles, taking about 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Danville, Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m 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 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 921.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients