How far is Radcliff, KY from Madisonville, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Madisonville, KY is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
120.4 mi
02h 15m
Flight
91.94 mi
147.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.94 mi
Kilometers
147.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.4 mi
Kilometers
193.76 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM CDT
Return by in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 10:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-04-15T18:19
Arrive Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Caneyville
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Radcliff
60.1 mi
01h 07m
To Madisonville
60.3 mi
01h 07m

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
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Elizabethtown Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    2156 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson

    2909 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1749 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 70: Madisonville, Central City

    1047 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Anton Road

    139 m · 16 sec · Anton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Center Street

    2956 ft · 1 min · East Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Arch Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Arch Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    680 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
97.1 mi · 81%
I 69 North
8.21 mi · 7%
South Dixie Boulevard
5.17 mi · 4%
North Dixie Highway
3.77 mi · 3%
Elizabethtown Bypass
3.24 mi · 3%
East Arch Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

97.1 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 07m from Radcliff
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Radcliff and Partly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Radcliff and 60.3 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 91.94 mi (147.96 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Madisonville

County seat in Kentucky

Population18,656
Coordinates37.3281000, -87.4988900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
End: Madisonville (-87.49889, 37.3281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.03 $32.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.08 $36.15
Premium $4.65 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $5.30 $22.54 $45.08

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Radcliff, KY and Madisonville, KY. The current time in Radcliff is 18:19:02, although it is 17:19:02 in Madisonville.

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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.