How far is Clifford, KY from Blaine, KY?

The driving distance from Clifford, KY to Blaine, KY is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
29.26 mi
00h 46m
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
29.26 mi
Kilometers
47.09 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Sun, Nov 8, 8:24 AM EST
Return by in Clifford
Sun, Nov 8, 9:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifford
2026-11-08T07:37
Arrive Blaine
Sun, Nov 8, 8:24 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifford
9:30 PM EST
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
Louisa
KY

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

From Clifford
14.5 mi
00h 23m
To Blaine
14.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockcastle Creek Road

    2435 ft · 2 min · Rockcastle Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Madison Street

    3071 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old US Hwy 23

  5. 5

    Turn right onto KY-32

    1.8 mi · 3 min · KY-32

  6. 6

    Continue on Blaine Road

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Blaine Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    51 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blaine Road
15.5 mi · 53%
KY-32
1.8 mi · 6%
Old US Hwy 23
0.81 mi · 3%
East Madison Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Rockcastle Creek Road
0.46 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blaine Road

Continue on Blaine Road

15.5 mi · 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
00h 23m from Clifford
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 14.5 miles from Clifford and 14.7 miles from Blaine.

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 12 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 4:56 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 Clifford and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Blaine.

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 Portsmouth–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 Clifford and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.85 km).

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#1 Clifford

Clifford is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0012000, -82.5271000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blaine

City in Kentucky, USA

Population44
Coordinates38.0275900, -82.8432200
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockcastle Creek Road (-82.527235, 38.001467)
End: KY 201 (-82.843168, 38.027573)

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
3.91 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.83
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifford and Blaine. The current time is 07:37:13.

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.