How far is Radcliff, KY from Mount Washington, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Mount Washington, KY is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
38.1 mi
00h 54m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.1 mi
Kilometers
61.32 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Washington
Mon, May 25, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Radcliff
Mon, May 25, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-05-25T07:31
Arrive Mount Washington
Mon, May 25, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Radcliff
19 mi
00h 27m
To Mount Washington
19.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Mount Washington.

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Joe Prather Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 44: Shepherdsville, Mount Washington

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 44 East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 44 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Mill Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Old Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Bardstown Road

    1514 ft · 33 sec · North Bardstown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe Prather Highway
23.4 mi · 61%
Old Mill Road
8.51 mi · 22%
South Dixie Boulevard
3.33 mi · 9%
Highway 44 East
1.31 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
KY 44
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Joe Prather Highway

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
00h 27m from Radcliff
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Radcliff and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Mount Washington?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Radcliff and 19.1 miles from Mount Washington.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Radcliff and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Mount Washington. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Mount Washington

#2 Mount Washington

Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire

Population14,907
Coordinates38.0500600, -85.5457900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
End: Mount Washington (-85.54579, 38.05006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Radcliff and Mount Washington. The current time is 07:31:12.

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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.