Lincoln, Nebraska to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Richmond, Kentucky is 695.9 miles (1119.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located ESE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.1 miles, taking about 16h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska 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.