How far is Radcliff, KY from Fort Thomas, KY?
The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Fort Thomas, KY is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Radcliff and Fort Thomas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Fort Thomas.
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Start on Elm Road
2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road
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Turn left onto North Dixie Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on Dixie Highway North
25.9 mi · 36 min · Dixie Highway North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
819 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2600 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Southgate, Fort Thomas
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27, KY 8: Fort Thomas
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Grandview Avenue
1299 ft · 44 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fort Thomas Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Continue on South Fort Thomas Avenue
2258 ft · 1 min · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Continue on South Fort Thomas Avenue
15 m · 5 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Radcliff and Fort Thomas.
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 North
Merge slight left
71 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Radcliff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Thomas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Fort Thomas?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 69.6 miles from Radcliff and 69.7 miles from Fort Thomas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Radcliff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Thomas.
Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg
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 Campbellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Fort Thomas. Straight-line distance: 117.82 mi (189.61 km).
#1 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Thomas
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,261 |
| Coordinates | 39.0750600, -84.4471600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Thomas (-84.44716, 39.07506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
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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