How far is Bowling Green, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.84 mi
01h 26m
Flight
64.7 mi
104.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.7 mi
Kilometers
104.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.84 mi
Kilometers
133.32 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Munfordville
KY

City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Bowling Green
41.8 mi
00h 43m
To Radcliff
41.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Radcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Radcliff.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    98 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cemetery Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1569 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Interstate Highway 65

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah

    975 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville

    2181 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    679 ft · 18 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown

    2070 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Elizabethtown Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Dixie Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    3011 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Woodland Drive

    1351 ft · 38 sec · North Woodland Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Radcliff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 65
64.6 mi · 78%
North Dixie Highway
5.61 mi · 7%
South Dixie Boulevard
3.35 mi · 4%
Elizabethtown Bypass
3.24 mi · 4%
Fairview Avenue
1.69 mi · 2%
Cemetery Road
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

64.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munfordville
00h 43m from Bowling Green
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowling Green and Partly Cloudy near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Munfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Bowling Green and 41.1 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bowling Green and Radcliff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowling Green and Partly Cloudy near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Munfordville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Munfordville, 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 Munfordville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

110 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 64.7 mi (104.12 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)
End: Elm Road (-85.949214, 37.840431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, KY and Radcliff, KY. The current time in Bowling Green is 16:42:06, although it is 17:42:06 in Radcliff.

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