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Trip from Radcliff, KY to Glasgow, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

65.1 mi

105 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
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.

Downtown Radcliff, KY, KY

Radcliff, KY

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city in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

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 North Woodland Drive, West Lincoln Trail Boulevard, South Dixie Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 65.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Woodland Drive 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Radcliff, KY to Glasgow, KY is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Glasgow, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Woodland Drive
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
South Dixie Boulevard
North Dixie Highway
Elizabethtown Bypass
Elizabethtown
Western Kentucky Parkway
I 65 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Woodland Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
4

Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

3.7 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard
5

Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

0.1 mi · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
6

Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

1.4 mi · 1 min · South Dixie Boulevard
7

Continue on North Dixie Highway

476 ft · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway
8

Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

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 slight right toward Elizabethtown, Hodgenville, Western Kentucky Parkway East

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Elizabethtown, Hodgenville, Western Kentucky Parkway East
11

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

0.5 mi · 30 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 65 South: Nashville
13

Merge slight left

38 mi · 40 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow

0.4 mi · 56 sec · KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
15

Turn left onto Mammoth Cave Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Mammoth Cave Road
16

Continue on Happy Valley Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Happy Valley Street
17

Continue on Happy Valley Road

9.4 mi · 14 min · Happy Valley Road
18

Turn right onto North Race Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Race Street
19

Turn left onto West Washington Street

266 ft · 10 sec · West Washington Street
20

Turn left onto South Green Street

374 ft · 19 sec · South Green Street
21

Turn left onto West Main Street

16 ft · West Main Street
22

Arrive at your destination

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

city in LaRue County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hodgenville, KY

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

Elizabethtown, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hodgenville, KY

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Radcliff, KY

Evening in Radcliff on Thursday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glasgow, KY

Evening in Glasgow on Thursday

Local time

5:41 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 North Woodland Drive, West Lincoln Trail Boulevard, 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.
The drive from Radcliff, KY to Glasgow, KY is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Glasgow, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Radcliff, KY to Glasgow, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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