How far is Danville, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Danville, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.81 mi
01h 37m
Flight
65.7 mi
105.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.7 mi
Kilometers
105.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.81 mi
Kilometers
128.44 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-15T14:53
Arrive Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Danville
39.8 mi
00h 48m
To Radcliff
40 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Danville and Radcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Radcliff.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Perryville Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ring Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    3011 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Woodland Drive

    1351 ft · 38 sec · North Woodland Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 38%
Bluegrass Parkway
24.5 mi · 31%
Perryville Road
8.38 mi · 11%
North Dixie Highway
4.93 mi · 6%
Ring Road
4.01 mi · 5%
South Dixie Boulevard
3.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

23.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
00h 48m from Danville
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Danville 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 Danville to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Danville and 40 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danville and Partly Cloudy near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.73 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

Population16,970
Coordinates37.6456300, -84.7721700
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville (-84.77217, 37.64563)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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

There is no time difference between Danville and Radcliff. The current time is 14:53:50.

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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.