How far is Blaine, KY from Clifford, KY?

The driving distance from Blaine, KY to Clifford, KY is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.22 mi
00h 47m
Flight
17.31 mi
27.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.22 mi
Kilometers
47.03 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifford
Sun, Nov 8, 9:20 AM EST
Return by in Blaine
Sun, Nov 8, 10:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-11-08T08:32
Arrive Clifford
Sun, Nov 8, 9:20 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Louisa
KY

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

From Blaine
14.6 mi
00h 23m
To Clifford
14.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60ยฐF
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
61ยฐF
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Clifford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Clifford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m ยท 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft ยท 19 sec ยท Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Louisa Road

    15.5 mi ยท 23 min ยท Louisa Road

  4. 4

    Continue on KY-32

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท KY-32

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 km ยท 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    3071 ft ยท 57 sec ยท Madison Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    9.8 mi ยท 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rockcastle Creek Road

    2435 ft ยท 2 min ยท Rockcastle Creek Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Rockcastle Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Clifford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
15.5 mi ยท 53%
KY-32
1.8 mi ยท 6%
Madison Street
0.58 mi ยท 2%
Rockcastle Creek Road
0.46 mi ยท 2%
Main Street
0.21 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Turn straight onto Louisa Road

15.5 mi ยท 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 23m from Blaine
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Blaine and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clifford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Clifford?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Blaine and 14.6 miles from Clifford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Blaine and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clifford.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisa.

RAIL

Huntington

36 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

41 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouthโ€“South Shore station

74 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

88 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Clifford. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.85 km).

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#1 Blaine

City in Kentucky, USA

Population44
Coordinates38.0275900, -82.8432200
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clifford

Clifford is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0012000, -82.5271000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaine (-82.84322, 38.02759)
End: Clifford (-82.5271, 38.0012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L ยท about $3.92
Round trip
$7.83
2.06 gal ยท 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $3.92 $7.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.53 $9.06
Premium $4.84 $4.98 $9.97
Diesel $6.06 $6.25 $12.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Clifford. The current time is 08:32:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.