Origin
Bowling Green, KY
Evening in Bowling Green on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Street, East 7th Avenue, Fairview Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.94 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Bowling Green, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 82.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| East 7th Avenue | — | — |
| Fairview Avenue | — | — |
| Cemetery Road | — | — |
| Highway 65 | — | — |
| KY 61 South | — | — |
| US 31W | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on the route
322 ft
·
29 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
4
Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Continue on Cemetery Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Road
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Interstate Highway 65
8
Take the exit slight right toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
10
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
11
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
13
Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
14
Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Dixie Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
16
Continue on South Dixie Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
17
Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
18
Turn right onto North Woodland Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Woodland Drive
19
Turn right onto Elm Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Elm Road
20
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 41.4 miles from Bowling Green, KY, or about 43m 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 18 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
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 Bowling Green, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bowling Green, KY
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bowling Green, 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 41.4 mi from Bowling Green, KY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Bowling Green, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.94 one way
$25.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.21 | $28.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.93 | $31.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Evening in Radcliff on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 26m 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 Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, East 7th Avenue, Fairview Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.4 miles from Bowling Green, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.94 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 Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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