Origin
Radcliff, KY
Evening in Radcliff on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Radcliff, KY to Louisville, KY
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Radcliff to Louisville is a straightforward 34.1-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a quick day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Dixie Highway North, 7th Street Road, and North Dixie Boulevard. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Southeast region. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a direct path between the two Kentucky locations.
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
17 miles from Radcliff, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 26.7 miles along Dixie Highway North. Because the path relies entirely on surface roads, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience. The character of the road remains steady throughout the trip, moving away from the quieter pace of Radcliff and transitioning into the more densely populated traffic patterns of Louisville.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dixie Highway North 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 28.5 miles in near US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles (KY 1931 / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (West Liberty Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
28.5 mi into trip
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~40m in
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US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Turn slight right onto US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
3
29.1 mi into trip
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~42m in
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KY 1931 / 7th Street Road
Continue onto KY 1931 / 7th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
33.6 mi into trip
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~50m in
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West Liberty Street
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
34 mi into trip
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~51m in
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South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
34 mi into trip
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~51m in
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West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway North | 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 |
| Elm Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway North
— 26.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff, KY and Louisville, 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
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Dixie Highway North
Use the none lane.
4
Turn slight right onto US 60 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street Road
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on KY 1931
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Street Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on South 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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South 9th Street
8
Continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Roy Wilkins Avenue
Use the none lane.
9
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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West Liberty Street
10
Turn left onto South 5th Street
283 ft
·
15 sec
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South 5th Street
11
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
221 ft
·
7 sec
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West Jefferson Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You won't need to worry about complex refueling logistics given the low $5 cost estimate, but it is wise to ensure your tank is ready before you leave Radcliff. Pay close attention to the frequent turns required along the 34.1-mile path, as the navigation relies on shifting between Dixie Highway and 7th Street Road. Keeping a steady pace is easy on this route, allowing you to reach your destination in just under an hour without the need for a formal rest break.
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 17 miles from Radcliff, KY, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 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 34.1 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Louisville, 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 34.1 miles and 51m.
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 Dixie Highway North for about 26.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Radcliff, KY · 24m 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 34.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Radcliff, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Louisville, KY
The final approach into Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $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
Louisville, KY
Evening in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
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
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 Radcliff, KY to Louisville, KY covers 34.1 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 North, 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 Radcliff, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.18 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 is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles (KY 1931 / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (West Liberty Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Radcliff, KY to Louisville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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