Richmond, Kentucky to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

401.3 miles 645.9 km · straight line
514.2 miles actual route 827.6 km · driving distance
9h 44min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Kentucky from Washington DC?

The distance from Richmond, Kentucky to Washington DC is 401.3 miles (645.9 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Richmond, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.2 miles, taking about 9h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 44min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 41min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 15min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Kentucky & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m 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 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM