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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 44: Shepherdsville, Mount Washington
2304 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 44 East
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 44 East
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Continue on Old Mill Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Old Mill Road
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Turn left onto North Bardstown Road
1514 ft · 33 sec · North Bardstown Road
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Turn right
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Mount Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon Junction.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Mount Washington. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 km).
#1 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Washington
Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire
| Population | 14,907 |
| Coordinates | 38.0500600, -85.5457900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Washington (-85.54579, 38.05006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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