Monroe, North Carolina to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

282.5 miles 454.7 km · straight line
353.2 miles estimated 568.4 km · driving distance
7h 6min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Monroe, North Carolina from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Monroe, North Carolina to Richmond, Kentucky is 282.5 miles (454.7 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located NW of Monroe, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 353.2 miles, taking about 7h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Monroe, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. 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 Monroe, North Carolina 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 Monroe, North Carolina to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 6min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 31min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 45min $42–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Monroe, North Carolina & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Monroe, North Carolina
34.99°N, 80.55°W
America/New_York
180m 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 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients