Mount Vernon, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

206.9 miles 333 km · straight line
258.7 miles estimated 416.3 km · driving distance
5h 12min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Mount Vernon, Ohio from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Mount Vernon, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky is 206.9 miles (333 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located SSW of Mount Vernon, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 258.7 miles, taking about 5h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Mount Vernon, Ohio in Ohio 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 Mount Vernon, Ohio 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 Mount Vernon, Ohio to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 12min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 14min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 56min $31–$91* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Vernon, Ohio & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Mount Vernon, Ohio
40.39°N, 82.49°W
America/New_York
305m 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 69 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 120.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients