Origin
Louisville, KY
Evening in Louisville on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Radcliff, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, KY
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Radcliff, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Louisville, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 34 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dixie Highway, 7th Street Road, North Dixie Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on Dixie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 34 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dixie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Roy Wilkins Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Louisville, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Roy Wilkins Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Roy Wilkins Avenue
Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Continue onto US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway
Turn slight left onto US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
33.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Elm Road
Turn right onto Elm Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 26.7 mi | 38m |
| 7th Street Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South 9th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 26.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South 9th Street
4
Continue on South 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
5
Continue on KY 1931
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Street Road
6
Continue on US 60 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left onto US 31W; US 60
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 31W
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Elm Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Road
10
Arrive at destination
Elm Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Louisville, KY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Louisville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Radcliff, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Radcliff, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Radcliff on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
51m 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 Louisville, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 34 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dixie Highway, 7th Street Road, North Dixie Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Louisville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 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 Louisville, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Roy Wilkins Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Louisville, KY to Radcliff, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
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