How far is Henderson, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.05 mi
02h 02m
Flight
89.53 mi
144.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.53 mi
Kilometers
144.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.05 mi
Kilometers
188.38 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-16T01:54
Arrive Radcliff
Thu, Apr 16, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
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
Hawesville
KY

Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Henderson
58.5 mi
01h 01m
To Radcliff
58.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    65 m · 10 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Green Street

    1360 ft · 39 sec · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street

    534 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville

    2027 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Flaherty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Joe Prather Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Joe Prather Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Logsdon Parkway

    552 ft · 17 sec · North Logsdon Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    1986 ft · 55 sec · Elm Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owensboro
23.9 mi · 20%
Wendell Ford Expressway
16.7 mi · 14%
Joe Prather Highway
6.2 mi · 5%
Flaherty Road
2.41 mi · 2%
2nd Street
2.35 mi · 2%
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

62.8 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawesville
01h 01m from Henderson
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Hawesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Henderson and 58.5 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Hawesville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

72 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

95 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 89.53 mi (144.09 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.590062, 37.836125)
End: Elm Road (-85.949214, 37.840431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Henderson, KY and Radcliff, KY. The current time in Henderson is 01:54:50, although it is 02:54:50 in Radcliff.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.