Origin
Radcliff, KY
Evening in Radcliff on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Radcliff, KY to Florence, KY
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
123.7 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Radcliff, KY
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Florence, KY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Radcliff to Florence is a straightforward 123.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Because this trip is well within a comfortable range for a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the area. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. You will primarily navigate via I-71, the Dixie Highway North, and the Henry Watterson Expressway. Both your origin and destination sit within the Southeast region, making this a consistent regional drive through Kentucky. It is an efficient route that prioritizes speed and directness over detours.
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
61.8 miles from Radcliff, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a significant 78.8-mile stretch on I-71 that serves as the backbone of your journey. While the transition from local roads like the Dixie Highway to the high-speed rhythm of the Watterson Expressway and I-71 changes the pace, the overall feel remains functional and fast-moving. Expect a steady, predictable flow behind the wheel as you move between these arterial roads. The route avoids the complexity of winding backroads, allowing you to focus on the efficiency of the interstate system.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Dixie Highway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 123.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.4 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
27.8 mi into trip
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~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
8
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
114.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
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I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
122.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
6
122.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
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US 42; US 127
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 78.8 mi | 1h 25m |
| Dixie Highway North | 25.9 mi | 36m |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| US 42 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 78.8 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff, KY and Florence, KY.
1
Start on Elm Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Road
2
Turn left onto US 31W
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Boulevard
3
Continue on US 31W
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Dixie Highway North
Use the none lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on I 264
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 23A
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 180
Toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
244 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 42; US 127
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 42; US 127
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 42; US 127
Use the left / none lanes.
13
Turn left onto Main Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the major interstates is always a smart move. Because the route is direct and requires no mandatory stops to complete, you can easily power through the 123.7 miles in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $19, so topping off your tank in Radcliff before you head out is a simple way to avoid searching for gas once you are on the move. With no stops officially required, use the lack of necessary breaks to your advantage by planning your arrival to Florence exactly when you need to be there.
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 61.8 miles from Radcliff, KY, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.8 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florence, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Radcliff, 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 Radcliff, KY
This is one driving day of about 123.7 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Radcliff, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 78.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.8 mi from Radcliff, KY · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Radcliff, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.8 miles.
Arriving in Florence, KY
The final approach into Florence, 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 Florence, 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
$18.79 one way
$37.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.48 | $54.96 |
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: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.32 | $7.92 |
Gas CO2
43 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
Florence, KY
Evening in Florence on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 28m 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 Radcliff, KY to Florence, KY covers 123.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Dixie Highway North, Henry Watterson 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 61.8 miles from Radcliff, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.79 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 demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 123.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.4 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Radcliff, KY to Florence, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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