How far is River Bluff, KY from Buckner, KY?
The driving distance from River Bluff, KY to Buckner, KY is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Bluff and Buckner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Bluff and Buckner.
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Start on Creekview Road
594 ft · 29 sec · Creekview Road
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Turn left onto River Bluff Road
2287 ft · 2 min · River Bluff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 42
641 ft · 13 sec · West State Highway 42
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Turn right onto Hayfield Way
1.1 km · 3 min · Hayfield Way
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Turn left onto Covered Bridge Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Covered Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Halls Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Hill Road
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Continue on New Cut Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Cut Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cedar Point Road
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Turn straight onto New Cut Road
1197 ft · 29 sec · New Cut Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto W Highway 146
1740 ft · 34 sec · W Highway 146
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Turn left onto Old Cedar Point Road
23 m · 3 sec · Old Cedar Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedar Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Bluff and Buckner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Covered Bridge Road
Turn left onto Covered Bridge Road
4.68 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving River Bluff and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Buckner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Bluff to Buckner?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Orchard Grass Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from River Bluff and 5.6 miles from Buckner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around River Bluff and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Buckner.
Stop Ideas Near Orchard Grass Hills
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 Orchard Grass Hills.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Bluff and Buckner. Straight-line distance: 8.85 mi (14.25 km).
#1 River Bluff
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 442 |
| Coordinates | 38.3719300, -85.6027200 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckner
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 5,837 |
| Coordinates | 38.3836800, -85.4399600 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckner (-85.43996, 38.38368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.80 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $2.36 | $4.73 |
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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