How far is Radcliff, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Radcliff and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Lexington-Fayette.
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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
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on West Dixie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Radcliff and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
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70.7 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Radcliff and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Radcliff and 49 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 82.49 mi (132.76 km).
#1 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
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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