How far is Radcliff, KY from Bardstown, KY?
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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
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City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Radcliff and Bardstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Bardstown.
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Start on Elm Road
15 m · 5 sec · Elm Road
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Turn left onto North Woodland Drive
1351 ft · 37 sec · North Woodland Drive
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
2955 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Boston, Lebanon Junction
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Preston Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Preston Highway
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Continue on Lebanon Junction Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Junction Road
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Turn left onto Boston Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Boston Road
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Continue on West Stephen Foster Avenue
2943 ft · 55 sec · West Stephen Foster Avenue
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Continue on West Stephen Foster Avenue
1500 ft · 34 sec · West Stephen Foster Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Court Square
156 m · 8 sec · Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Square
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.
Sunny leaving Radcliff and Mostly Sunny near Bardstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Bardstown?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 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?
Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Radcliff and 16.2 miles from Bardstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Radcliff and Mostly Sunny near Bardstown.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon Junction.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Bardstown. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.5 km).
#1 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bardstown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 13,302 |
| Coordinates | 37.8092300, -85.4669000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bardstown (-85.4669, 37.80923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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