Detroit to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.5 miles 520.6 km · straight line
364.9 miles actual route 587.3 km · driving distance
6h 55min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Detroit to Richmond, Kentucky is 323.5 miles (520.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located SSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.9 miles, taking about 6h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 55min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 18min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 34min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM