Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388 miles 624.4 km · straight line
465.6 miles estimated 749.3 km · driving distance
9h 22min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Kentucky is 388 miles (624.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located NNE of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.6 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama 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 Montgomery, Alabama 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 Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 22min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 14min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 54min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients