How far is Murray, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Murray, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.09 mi
03h 38m
Flight
155.43 mi
250.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.43 mi
Kilometers
250.14 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.09 mi
Kilometers
312.36 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Murray
Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murray
2026-04-15T07:59
Arrive Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murray
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morehead
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Murray
96.9 mi
01h 49m
To Radcliff
97.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSW
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 Murray and Radcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 12th Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · North 12th Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3056 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Purchase Parkway North: Calvert City

    2516 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 3005 (Ring Road), Elizabethtown, Fort Knox

    1646 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Ring Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ring Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ring Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Ring Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Patriot Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Patriot Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joe Prather Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Logsdon Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · South Logsdon Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Logsdon Parkway

    154 m · 10 sec · North Logsdon Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    1986 ft · 55 sec · Elm Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
95.8 mi · 49%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 20%
North 12th Street
18 mi · 9%
I 24 East
16.6 mi · 9%
Purchase Parkway North
10.1 mi · 5%
Patriot Parkway
6.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

95.5 mi · 01h 42m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
155.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morehead
01h 49m from Murray
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murray 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 Murray to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Murray and 97.1 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murray and Partly Cloudy near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Morehead

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

30 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 155.43 mi (250.14 km).

Murray

#1 Murray

City in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States

Population19,437
Coordinates36.6103300, -88.3147600
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Murray (-88.31476, 36.61033)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.93 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.86 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murray, KY and Radcliff, KY. The current time in Murray is 07:59:32, although it is 08:59:32 in Radcliff.

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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.