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Trip from Radcliff, KY to Okolona, 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 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

Downtown Radcliff, KY, KY

Radcliff, KY

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Downtown Okolona, KY, KY

Okolona, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Radcliff, KY to Okolona, 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 North Dixie Boulevard, Dixie Highway North, KY 841 East 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

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 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Dixie Boulevard 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 Radcliff, KY to Okolona, 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 Radcliff, KY to Okolona, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Dixie Boulevard
Dixie Highway North
KY 841 East
Gene Snyder Freeway
KY 1020
National Turnpike
Outer Loop
Preston Highway

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Longest stretch: North Dixie Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Elm Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Road
2

Turn left onto North Dixie Boulevard

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Dixie Boulevard
3

Continue on Dixie Highway North

19 mi · 23 min · Dixie Highway North
4

Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

0.5 mi · 1 min · KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
5

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

7.1 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward KY 1020: Fairdale

0.3 mi · 45 sec · KY 1020: Fairdale
7

Turn left onto National Turnpike

0.7 mi · 1 min · National Turnpike
8

Turn right onto Outer Loop

3.5 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop
9

Turn left onto Preston Highway

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Preston Highway
10

Turn right

154 ft · 11 sec
11

Arrive at your destination

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

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

Radcliff, KY

Late night in Radcliff on Thursday

Local time

5:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Okolona, KY

Late night in Okolona on Thursday

Local time

5:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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 cooler 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 Radcliff, KY to Okolona, 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 North Dixie Boulevard, Dixie Highway North, KY 841 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 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 $5.11 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 Radcliff, KY to Okolona, 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 Radcliff, KY to Okolona, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Radcliff, KY to Okolona, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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