How far is Radcliff, KY from Valley Station, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.21 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.2 mi
30.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.2 mi
Kilometers
30.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.21 mi
Kilometers
35.74 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Station
Wed, Apr 22, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Valley Station
Wed, Apr 22, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Radcliff
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Point
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Radcliff
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To Valley Station
11.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Valley Station.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Road

    2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dixie Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway North

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Dixie Highway North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway North
20.1 mi · 91%
North Dixie Boulevard
1.33 mi · 6%
Elm Road
0.48 mi · 2%
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway North

Continue on Dixie Highway North

20.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 15m from Radcliff
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Radcliff and Mostly Clear near Valley Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Valley Station?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Radcliff and 11.1 miles from Valley Station.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Radcliff and Mostly Clear near Valley Station.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 19.2 mi (30.9 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Radcliff and Valley Station. The current time is 19:48:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.