How far is Owensboro, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Owensboro, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.35 mi
01h 35m
Flight
63.72 mi
102.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.72 mi
Kilometers
102.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.35 mi
Kilometers
134.14 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Owensboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owensboro
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owensboro
9:30 PM CDT
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
Hardinsburg
KY

County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

From Owensboro
41.6 mi
00h 47m
To Radcliff
41.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW
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 Owensboro and Radcliff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frederica Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · Frederica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Flaherty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Joe Prather Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Joe Prather Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Logsdon Parkway

    552 ft · 17 sec · North Logsdon Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    1986 ft · 55 sec · Elm Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
9.8 mi · 12%
Joe Prather Highway
6.2 mi · 7%
Flaherty Road
2.41 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
1.56 mi · 2%
Elm Road
0.38 mi
Frederica Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

62.8 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardinsburg
00h 47m from Owensboro
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owensboro and Sunny near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Hardinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Owensboro and 41.7 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

81 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

100 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

101 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owensboro and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 63.72 mi (102.54 km).

Owensboro

#1 Owensboro

The most populous city in Daviess County, Kentucky.

Population60,344
Coordinates37.7742200, -87.1133300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Frederica Street (-87.113495, 37.77421)
End: Elm Road (-85.949214, 37.840431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Owensboro, KY and Radcliff, KY. The current time in Owensboro is 23:20:41, although it is 00:20:41 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.