How far is Mount Washington, KY from Radcliff, KY?

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Road
35.54 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.19 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Fri, Apr 10, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Washington
Fri, Apr 10, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Washington
2026-04-10T02:36
Arrive Radcliff
Fri, Apr 10, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Washington
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
Shepherdsville
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Mount Washington
13.2 mi
00h 27m
To Radcliff
22.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherdsville
00h 27m from Mount Washington
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Washington and Sunny near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Washington to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Mount Washington and 22.4 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Washington and Sunny near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

30 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Washington and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 km).

Mount Washington

#1 Mount Washington

Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire

Population14,907
Coordinates38.0500600, -85.5457900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Washington (-85.54579, 38.05006)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Washington and Radcliff. The current time is 02:36:52.

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.