How far is Buckner, KY from River Bluff, KY?
The driving distance from Buckner, KY to River Bluff, KY is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckner and River Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckner and River Bluff.
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Start on Old Cedar Point Road
23 m · 5 sec · Old Cedar Point Road
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Turn right onto W Highway 146
1.5 km · 1 min · W Highway 146
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Take the ramp slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Halls Hill Rd
1.7 mi · 3 min · Halls Hill Rd
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Continue on Covered Bridge Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Hayfield Way
555 ft · 25 sec · Hayfield Way
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Turn right onto Meadowland Drive
2274 ft · 2 min · Meadowland Drive
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Turn right onto Hayfield Way
99 m · 20 sec · Hayfield Way
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Turn left onto West State Highway 42
613 ft · 12 sec · West State Highway 42
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Turn right onto River Bluff Road
2294 ft · 2 min · River Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Creekview Road
594 ft · 26 sec · Creekview Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Creekview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckner and River Bluff.
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.
Covered Bridge Road
Continue on Covered Bridge Road
4.67 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Buckner and Widespread Frost then Sunny near River Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckner to River Bluff?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orchard Grass Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Buckner and 8.5 miles from River Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Buckner and Widespread Frost then Sunny near River Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Orchard Grass Hills
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 Orchard Grass Hills.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckner and River Bluff. Straight-line distance: 8.85 mi (14.25 km).
#1 Buckner
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 5,837 |
| Coordinates | 38.3836800, -85.4399600 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Bluff
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 442 |
| Coordinates | 38.3719300, -85.6027200 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creekview Road (-85.602742, 38.371955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.80 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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