Jacksonville, Florida to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.1 miles 859.6 km · straight line
671.5 miles actual route 1080.7 km · driving distance
12h 51min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Richmond, Kentucky is 534.1 miles (859.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located NNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.5 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 51min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 25min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 42min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM