How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Radcliff, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 137.3 miles (221 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Radcliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Radcliff.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto McLean Avenue
2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue
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Take the ramp left
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
94.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 3005 (Ring Road), Elizabethtown, Fort Knox
1646 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Ring Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ring Road
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Continue on Ring Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ring Road
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Turn left onto Patriot Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Patriot Parkway
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Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Turn right onto South Logsdon Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · South Logsdon Parkway
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Continue on North Logsdon Parkway
154 m · 10 sec · North Logsdon Parkway
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Turn right onto Elm Road
1986 ft · 55 sec · Elm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Radcliff.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
94.8 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville to Radcliff?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (221 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Hopkinsville and 69.2 miles from Radcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Radcliff.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 108.21 mi (174.14 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Road (-85.949214, 37.840431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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