How far is Radcliff, KY from Danville, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Danville, KY is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
80.62 mi
01h 37m
Flight
65.7 mi
105.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.7 mi
Kilometers
105.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.62 mi
Kilometers
129.74 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-04-15T12:58
Arrive Danville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Radcliff
40.3 mi
00h 48m
To Danville
40.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
63°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 Radcliff and Danville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    26 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
35.2 mi · 44%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 30%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 7%
South Dixie Boulevard
5.17 mi · 6%
North Dixie Highway
4.91 mi · 6%
North Mulberry Street
2.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bardstown Road

Keep slight right

26 mi · 00h 30m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
00h 48m from Radcliff
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Radcliff and Partly Cloudy near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Radcliff and 40.3 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Radcliff and Partly Cloudy near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Danville. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.73 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Danville

#2 Danville

City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

Population16,970
Coordinates37.6456300, -84.7721700
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
End: Danville (-84.77217, 37.64563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 Radcliff and Danville. The current time is 12:58:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.