Reading, Pennsylvania to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Richmond, Kentucky is 483.1 miles (777.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located WSW of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.7 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania 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.