How far is Middlesboro, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Middlesboro, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.76 mi
03h 50m
Flight
149.43 mi
240.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.43 mi
Kilometers
240.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.76 mi
Kilometers
310.21 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Return by in Middlesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesboro
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlesboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crab Orchard
KY

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

From Middlesboro
96.3 mi
01h 55m
To Radcliff
96.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lothbury Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Lothbury Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    155 m · 30 sec · 21st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cumberland Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Cumberland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 12th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pineville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Wilderness Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Riverview Avenue

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Corbin Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

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

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

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

    65 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Ring Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    3011 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Woodland Drive

    1351 ft · 38 sec · North Woodland Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesboro 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 16%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 16%
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 15%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 15%
Bluegrass Parkway
24.5 mi · 13%
Wilderness Road
10.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Riverview Avenue

Continue on Riverview Avenue

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
01h 55m from Middlesboro
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middlesboro and Sunny near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Middlesboro and 96.4 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middlesboro and Sunny near Radcliff.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesboro and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 149.43 mi (240.49 km).

Middlesboro

#1 Middlesboro

City in Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population10,730
Coordinates36.6084200, -83.7165800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Middlesboro (-83.71658, 36.60842)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.75 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.5 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlesboro and Radcliff. The current time is 08:56:24.

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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.