Joliet to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.7 miles 530.6 km · straight line
395.6 miles estimated 636.7 km · driving distance
7h 58min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
141° SE bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Joliet to Richmond, Kentucky is 329.7 miles (530.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located SE of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.6 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois 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. 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 Joliet 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 Joliet to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 58min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 34min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 34min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients