How far is Radcliff, KY from Lawrenceburg, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
80.08 mi
01h 34m
Flight
58.94 mi
94.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.94 mi
Kilometers
94.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.08 mi
Kilometers
128.87 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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 mi
00h 47m
To Lawrenceburg
40.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort

    1604 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Woodford Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Woodford Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    29 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
58.5 mi · 73%
South Dixie Boulevard
5.17 mi · 6%
US 127 North
5.03 mi · 6%
North Dixie Highway
4.91 mi · 6%
North Mulberry Street
2.88 mi · 4%
West Dixie Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

58.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
00h 47m from Radcliff
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Radcliff and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 miles from Radcliff and 40.1 miles from Lawrenceburg.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Radcliff and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

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 Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.86 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Lawrenceburg

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population11,529
Coordinates38.0373000, -84.8966200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.89662, 38.0373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
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 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Radcliff and Lawrenceburg. The current time is 00:18:35.

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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.