Knoxville to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Knoxville from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Knoxville to Richmond, Kentucky is 125.2 miles (201.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located N of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 156.5 miles, taking about 3h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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. 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 Knoxville 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.