Richmond, Kentucky to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

403.3 miles 649 km · straight line
483.9 miles estimated 778.8 km · driving distance
9h 44min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Kentucky from State College?

The distance from Richmond, Kentucky to State College is 403.3 miles (649 km) as the crow flies. State College is located ENE of Richmond, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.9 miles, taking about 9h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky and State College in Pennsylvania.

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 Richmond, Kentucky and State College. 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 Richmond, Kentucky to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 44min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 41min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 15min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Kentucky & State College

Quick Facts

Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients