How far is Radcliff, KY from Middlesboro, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Middlesboro, KY is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.63 mi
03h 49m
Flight
149.43 mi
240.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.43 mi
Kilometers
240.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.63 mi
Kilometers
311.62 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-04-23T10:28
Arrive Middlesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Radcliff
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crab Orchard
KY

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

From Radcliff
96.7 mi
01h 54m
To Middlesboro
96.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Wilderness Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pineville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road

  32. 32

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · 12th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Cumberland Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Cumberland Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 21st Street

    155 m · 28 sec · 21st Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Lothbury Avenue

    53 m · 8 sec · Lothbury Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lothbury Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 17%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 16%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 16%
Danville Road
29 mi · 15%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 12%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
01h 54m from Radcliff
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Radcliff and Sunny near Middlesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Radcliff and 96.9 miles from Middlesboro.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Radcliff and Sunny near Middlesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Middlesboro. Straight-line distance: 149.43 mi (240.49 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Middlesboro

City in Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population10,730
Coordinates36.6084200, -83.7165800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
End: Middlesboro (-83.71658, 36.60842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.86 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.72 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Radcliff and Middlesboro. The current time is 10:28:08.

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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.