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Trip from Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

32.7 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Okolona, KY, KY

Okolona, KY

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Downtown Radcliff, KY, KY

Radcliff, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 32.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Preston Highway, Outer Loop, National Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

16.4 miles from Okolona, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 32.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Preston Highway 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 Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 43m 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 Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Preston Highway
Outer Loop
National Turnpike
Gene Snyder Freeway
US 31W
Fort Knox
Dixie Highway
North Dixie Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Preston Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Okolona, KY and Radcliff, KY.

1

Start on the route

154 ft · 17 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Preston Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Preston Highway
3

Turn right onto Outer Loop

1.3 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop
4

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 23 sec
5

Turn straight onto Outer Loop

2.0 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop
6

Turn left onto National Turnpike

0.5 mi · 50 sec · National Turnpike
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

7.1 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
10

Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

203 ft · 11 sec · Fort Knox, Patton Museum
11

Turn left onto Dixie Highway

19 mi · 24 min · Dixie Highway
12

Continue on North Dixie Boulevard

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Dixie Boulevard
13

Turn right onto Elm Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Road
14

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 16.4 miles from Okolona, KY, or about 21m 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 32.7 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.4 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Okolona, KY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Okolona, KY

This is one driving day of about 32.7 miles and 43m.

At 32.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.4 mi from Okolona, KY · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Vine Grove, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pleasure Ridge Park, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Okolona, 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

$5.11 one way

$10.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.61 $11.23
premium $4.89 $6.29 $12.59
diesel $5.61 $7.22 $14.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Okolona, KY

Late night in Okolona on Thursday

Local time

12:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Radcliff, KY

Late night in Radcliff on Thursday

Local time

12:59 AM

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

19 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

43m 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 Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 32.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Preston Highway, Outer Loop, National Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Okolona, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.11 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 Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 43m 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 Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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