Origin
Radcliff, KY
Evening in Radcliff on Thursday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Radcliff, KY to Glasgow, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Glasgow, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Radcliff, KY to Glasgow, KY covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Happy Valley Road, South Dixie Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Radcliff, KY to Glasgow, KY covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Woodland Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 (North Woodland Drive): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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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North Woodland Drive
Turn left onto North Woodland Drive
Navigation decision point
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Elizabethtown, Hodgenville, Western Kentucky Parkway East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Elizabethtown, Hodgenville, Western Kent...
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 137A
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
5
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
5
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 31E Business; US 68 Business; KY 90 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 31E Business; US 68 Business; KY 90 / West Main Street
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 Radcliff, KY and Glasgow, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Hodgenville and Western Kentucky Parkway East.
Elizabethtown
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Hodgenville
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Western Kentucky Parkway East
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 37.9 mi | 40m |
| Happy Valley Road | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| South Dixie Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North Dixie Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Elizabethtown Bypass | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Happy Valley Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Race Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Trail Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 37.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff, KY and Glasgow, KY.
1
Start on Elm Road
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Elm Road
2
Turn left onto North Woodland Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Woodland Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 1815
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 31W
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
South Dixie Boulevard
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
7
Continue on US 31W
476 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dixie Highway
9
Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Elizabethtown, Hodgenville, Western Kentucky Parkway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 137A
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
13
Merge onto I 65
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 65
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
15
Turn left onto KY 70
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mammoth Cave Road
16
Continue on KY 90
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Happy Valley Street
17
Continue on KY 90
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Happy Valley Road
18
Turn right onto US 31E Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Race Street
19
Turn left onto US 31E Business; US 68 Business; KY 90
264 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Washington Street
20
Turn left onto US 31E Business; US 68 Business; KY 90
373 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Green Street
21
Turn left onto US 31E Business; US 68 Business; KY 90
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 31E Business; US 68 Business; KY 90
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Radcliff, KY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Radcliff, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glasgow, KY
The final approach into Glasgow, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Glasgow, KY
Evening in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
7:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 21m 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 Glasgow, KY covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Happy Valley Road, South Dixie Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.18 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 65.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 (North Woodland Drive): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Radcliff, KY and Glasgow, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Hodgenville and Western Kentucky Parkway East.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mammoth Cave National Park and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
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