How far is Radcliff, KY from Bowling Green, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Bowling Green, KY is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.09 mi
01h 25m
Flight
64.7 mi
104.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.7 mi
Kilometers
104.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.09 mi
Kilometers
133.72 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Bowling Green
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:26 AM to 10:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Radcliff
9:30 PM EDT
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
Munfordville
KY

City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Radcliff
41.8 mi
00h 42m
To Bowling Green
41.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Radcliff and Bowling Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Bowling Green.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Elm Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Woodland Drive

    1351 ft · 37 sec · North Woodland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Elizabethtown Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown, Hodgenville, Western Kentucky Parkway East

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    2412 ft · 30 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1072 ft · 26 sec · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    121 m · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
65.6 mi · 79%
South Dixie Boulevard
5.17 mi · 6%
North Dixie Highway
3.77 mi · 5%
Elizabethtown Bypass
3.59 mi · 4%
Fairview Avenue
1.62 mi · 2%
Cemetery Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 09m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munfordville
00h 42m from Radcliff
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Radcliff and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Munfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Radcliff and 41.3 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Radcliff and Sunny near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Munfordville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

110 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 64.7 mi (104.12 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

Population70,631
Coordinates36.9903200, -86.4436000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Road (-85.949214, 37.840431)
End: State Street (-86.443913, 36.990612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
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
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 Radcliff, KY and Bowling Green, KY. The current time in Radcliff is 22:59:06, although it is 21:59:06 in Bowling Green.

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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.