How far is Newburg, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Newburg, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.62 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.14 mi
43.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.14 mi
Kilometers
43.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.62 mi
Kilometers
57.32 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Newburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburg
2026-04-15T09:34
Arrive Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Valley Station
KY

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

From Newburg
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Radcliff
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
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 Newburg and Radcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Level Road

    26 m · 6 sec · Poplar Level Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shepherdsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Shepherdsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Outer Loop

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1457 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Outer Loop

    2 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop

  6. 6

    Turn left onto National Turnpike

    2544 ft · 50 sec · National Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Dixie Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburg 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
18.9 mi · 53%
Gene Snyder Freeway
7.09 mi · 20%
Outer Loop
4.9 mi · 14%
Shepherdsville Road
1.49 mi · 4%
North Dixie Boulevard
1.33 mi · 4%
National Turnpike
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Turn left onto Dixie Highway

18.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Station
00h 24m from Newburg
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newburg 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 Newburg to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Valley Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Newburg and 17.8 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newburg and Partly Cloudy near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Station

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

18 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburg and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.67 km).

Newburg

#1 Newburg

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population19,967
Coordinates38.1600700, -85.6596800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Newburg (-85.65968, 38.16007)
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
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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

There is no time difference between Newburg and Radcliff. The current time is 09:34:46.

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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.