Origin
Madisonville, KY
Afternoon in Madisonville on Wednesday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madisonville, KY to Radcliff, KY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
120.1 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Radcliff, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madisonville, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, I 69, Patriot Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.1 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.78 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
60.1 miles from Madisonville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 120.1 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 95.1 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 95.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 70 / East Center Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 70 / East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 169): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 70 / East Center Street
Turn right onto KY 70 / East Center Street
Navigation decision point
8
8.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 169
Keep slight left at fork onto I 169 toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 106B-A
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106B
Toward Elizabethtown
5
104.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward KY 3005 (Ring Road), Elizabethtown, Fort Knox
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 3005 (Ring Road), Elizabethtown, Fort...
4
105.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
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KY 3005 / South Ring Road
Turn left onto KY 3005 / South Ring Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Madisonville, KY and Radcliff, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown and Fort Knox.
Elizabethtown
9.4 mi in
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~11m
Fort Knox
104.8 mi in
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~1h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 95.1 mi | 1h 42m |
| I 69 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| Patriot Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Ring Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| South Logsdon Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Ring Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Center Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Joe Prather Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 95.1 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madisonville, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on US 41; KY 70
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto KY 70
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Center Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 169
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 169
Exit 106B-A
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 106B
Toward Elizabethtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
95 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward KY 3005 (Ring Road), Elizabethtown, Fort Knox
9
Turn left onto KY 3005
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Ring Road
10
Continue on KY 3005
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ring Road
11
Turn left onto KY 361
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Patriot Parkway
12
Turn left onto KY 313; KY 361
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joe Prather Highway
13
Turn right onto KY 1646
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Logsdon Parkway
14
Continue on KY 1646
504 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Logsdon Parkway
15
Turn right onto Elm Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Elm Road
16
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 60.1 miles from Madisonville, KY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.1 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 47m
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 Madisonville, 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 Madisonville, KY
This is one driving day of about 120.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Madisonville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 95.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Madisonville, KY · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Madisonville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.1 miles.
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
$18.78 one way
$37.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.52 | $53.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.69 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Oak Grove, KY
60 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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 17m 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 Madisonville, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, I 69, Patriot Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 miles from Madisonville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.78 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 is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 70 / East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 169): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Madisonville, KY and Radcliff, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown and Fort Knox.
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