How far is Newport, KY from Radcliff, KY?
The driving distance from Newport, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Radcliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Radcliff.
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Start on West 5th Street
544 ft · 25 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
766 ft · 30 sec · Monmouth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
134 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 27 North
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 27 North
2766 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Broadway Street
538 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2530 ft · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington
1718 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
2883 ft · 55 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on 7th Street Road
2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road
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Continue on 7th Street Road
3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road
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Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway
26.7 mi · 38 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Dixie Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elm Road
2542 ft · 1 min · 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 Newport 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.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
76.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport 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 Newport to Radcliff?
The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Newport and 67.1 miles from Radcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Partly Cloudy near Radcliff.
Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 116.85 mi (188.05 km).
#1 Newport
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 14,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.0914500, -84.4957800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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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