Origin
Glasgow, KY
Afternoon in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, KY to Radcliff, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, KY
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Radcliff, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Happy Valley Road, North Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91 A-B
Toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 Sou...
7
49.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91A
Toward US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glasgow, KY and Radcliff, KY, road signs point toward Western Kentucky Parkway West and Paducah.
Western Kentucky Parkway West
49.6 mi in
|
~59m
Paducah
49.6 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| Happy Valley Road | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| North Dixie Highway | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| South Dixie Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Elizabethtown Bypass | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Happy Valley Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Race Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 37.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on US 31E Business; US 68 Business; KY 90
315 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 31E Business
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Race Street
3
Turn left onto Happy Valley Road
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Happy Valley Road
4
Continue on KY 90
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Happy Valley Street
5
Continue on KY 70
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
KY 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 91 A-B
Toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 91A
Toward US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
10
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
11
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
13
Merge onto US 31W Bypass
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
14
Turn left onto US 31W
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Dixie Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
16
Continue on US 31W
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
17
Turn left onto KY 1815
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 destination
Elm Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from Glasgow, KY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Glasgow, 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
$10.12 one way
$20.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
5:21 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Glasgow, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Happy Valley Road, North Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Glasgow, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.12 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.8 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Glasgow, KY and Radcliff, KY, road signs point toward Western Kentucky Parkway West and Paducah.
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