Origin
Berea, KY
Afternoon in Berea on Thursday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
110.9 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berea, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paint Lick Road, Richmond Road, Danville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.5 miles from Berea, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 110.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 110.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paint Lick Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Lick Road | — | — |
| Richmond Road | — | — |
| Danville Road | — | — |
| Lancaster Road | — | — |
| Stanford Road | — | — |
| Wilderness Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Perryville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Paint Lick Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berea, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
2
Continue on Paint Lick Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Paint Lick Road
3
Turn left
7.7 mi
·
13 min
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Road
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Richmond Road
5
Continue on Danville Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Danville Road
6
Continue on Lancaster Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lancaster Road
7
Turn right onto Stanford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stanford Road
8
Continue on Wilderness Road
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Wilderness Road
9
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on Perryville Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Perryville Road
11
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
12
Continue on Springfield Road
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Springfield Road
13
Turn left
92 ft
·
1 sec
14
Keep slight right
15 mi
·
17 min
15
Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bluegrass Parkway West
16
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
17
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
18
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
213 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
21
Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mulberry Street
22
Turn right onto Ring Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Ring Road
23
Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Dixie Highway
24
Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
25
Continue on South Dixie Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
26
Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
27
Turn right onto North Woodland Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Woodland Drive
28
Turn right onto Elm Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Elm Road
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.5 miles from Berea, KY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Radcliff, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berea, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berea, KY
This is one driving day of about 110.9 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Berea, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.5 mi from Berea, KY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Berea, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Radcliff, KY
The final approach into Radcliff, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Radcliff, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.34 one way
$34.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.04 | $38.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.49 | $48.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Radcliff, KY
Afternoon in Radcliff on Thursday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Nevada, KY
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paint Lick Road, Richmond Road, Danville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.5 miles from Berea, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berea, KY to Radcliff, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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