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Trip from Radcliff, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

80.1 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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 Lawrenceburg, KY, KY

Lawrenceburg, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Radcliff, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 $12.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40 miles from Radcliff, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 80.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Radcliff, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Lawrenceburg, 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
West Dixie Avenue
North Mulberry Street
Lexington
Bluegrass Parkway

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 Lawrenceburg, 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

4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway
9

Continue on West Dixie Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Dixie Avenue
10

Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
11

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 30 sec
12

Merge slight left

0.6 mi · 38 sec
13

Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lexington, Bardstown
14

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
16

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min
17

Continue straight

3.3 mi · 3 min
18

Turn right onto West Woodford Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Woodford Street
19

Turn left onto North Main Street

95 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 40 miles from Radcliff, KY, or about 47m into the drive.

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 18 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrenceburg, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Radcliff, KY

This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Radcliff, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40 mi from Radcliff, KY · 47m into the drive

Downtown Bardstown, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bardstown, KY

40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bardstown, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40 miles from Radcliff, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lawrenceburg, KY

The final approach into Lawrenceburg, 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

$12.52 one way

$25.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.75 $27.50
premium $4.89 $15.41 $30.83
diesel $5.61 $17.69 $35.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24 0 $8.41 $3.84
Efficient EV 20 0 $7.01 $3.20
EV Truck/SUV 32 0 $11.21 $5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Morning in Radcliff on Thursday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrenceburg, KY

Morning in Lawrenceburg on Thursday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

22 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

1h 34m 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 Lawrenceburg, KY covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 40 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 $12.52 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 Lawrenceburg, KY is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Lawrenceburg, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Radcliff, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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