Huntsville, Alabama to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244.4 miles 393.4 km · straight line
305.6 miles estimated 491.8 km · driving distance
6h 9min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Richmond, Kentucky is 244.4 miles (393.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located NNE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 305.6 miles, taking about 6h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 9min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 23min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 51min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients