How far is Ashland, KY from Radcliff, KY?
The driving distance from Ashland, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Radcliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Radcliff.
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Start on 17th Street
70 m · 14 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Greenup Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Greenup Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Louisa Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street
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Continue on Louisa Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Road
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Take the exit slight right
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
108.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1196 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Ring Road
4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road
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Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
3011 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Woodland Drive
1351 ft · 38 sec · North Woodland Drive
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Turn right onto Elm Road
15 m · 1 sec · Elm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ashland and Sunny near Radcliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Radcliff?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Ashland and 109.4 miles from Radcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.07 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ashland and Sunny near Radcliff.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 185.2 mi (298.05 km).
#1 Ashland
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 20,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.4784100, -82.6379400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.07 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.89 | $81.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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