The drive from Henderson, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, Audubon Parkway, Wendell Ford Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.2 miles on US 60.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.31 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
58.6 miles from Henderson, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 117.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 117.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and Audubon Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.2 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Audubon Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward Owensboro
5
26.5 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward US 60 East: Hawesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 24A
Toward US 60 East: Hawesville
5
26.9 mi into trip|~31m in|US 60 / Wendell Ford Expressway
Merge onto US 60 / Wendell Ford Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
43.6 mi into trip|~51m in|US 60
Turn right onto US 60
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 60
66.2 mi
1h 20m
Audubon Parkway
23.2 mi
24m
Wendell Ford Expressway
13.3 mi
15m
Joe Prather Highway
6.2 mi
7m
Flaherty Road
2.4 mi
2m
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
2nd Street
1.3 mi
1m
I 69
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 66.2 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on this road
98 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
213 ft·9 sec·Washington Street
3
Turn right onto US 60; US 41 Alt
0.3 mi·39 sec·South Green Street
4
Turn right onto KY 351
1.2 mi·1 min·2nd Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto KY 351
0.1 mi·9 sec·2nd Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
7
Merge onto I 69; US 41
0.8 mi·52 sec·I 69; US 41
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward Owensboro
9
Continue on Audubon Parkway
23 mi·24 min·Audubon Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Exit 24AToward US 60 East: Hawesville
11
Merge onto US 60
13 mi·15 min·Wendell Ford Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60; US 231
3.4 mi·4 min·US 60; US 231
13
Turn right onto US 60
63 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 60
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto KY 144
2.4 mi·2 min·Flaherty Road
15
Continue on KY 313
6.2 mi·7 min·Joe Prather Highway
16
Turn left onto KY 1815
1.6 mi·2 min·West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
17
Turn left onto KY 1646
0.1 mi·16 sec·North Logsdon Parkway
18
Turn right onto Elm Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·Elm Road
19
Arrive at destination
Elm Road
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 58.6 miles from Henderson, KY, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.2 miles.
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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
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 Henderson, 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 Henderson, KY
This is one driving day of about 117.1 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Henderson, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 60 for about 66.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.6 mi from Henderson, KY
· 1h 9m into the drive
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 41.8
Rockport, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–5 pm
+18126602422
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 117.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.31 one way
$36.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.10
$40.20
premium
$4.89
$22.53
$45.07
diesel
$5.61
$25.85
$51.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.30
$5.62
Efficient EV
29.3
0
$10.25
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.39
$7.49
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Henderson, KY
Night
in Henderson on Friday
Local time
11:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Radcliff, KY
Late night
in Radcliff on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 20m 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 Henderson, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Audubon Parkway, Wendell Ford Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 miles from Henderson, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.31 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 117.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Henderson, KY to Radcliff, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
