How far is Saint Matthews, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Saint Matthews, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
40.4 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.67 mi
52.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.01 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Matthews
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Matthews
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Matthews
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
Valley Station
KY

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

From Saint Matthews
20.2 mi
00h 29m
To Radcliff
20.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Matthews and Radcliff.

  1. 1

    Start on Shelbyville Road

    38 m · 5 sec · Shelbyville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Breckenridge Lane

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Breckenridge Lane

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 West

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 31W South, US 60 West: Fort Knox

    2235 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Dixie Highway

    26 mi · 37 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Dixie Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
26 mi · 64%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 25%
Breckenridge Lane
1.79 mi · 4%
North Dixie Boulevard
1.33 mi · 3%
Elm Road
0.48 mi · 1%
US 31W South
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Turn straight onto Dixie Highway

26 mi · 00h 37m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Station
00h 29m from Saint Matthews
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Matthews and Sunny near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Matthews to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Valley Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Saint Matthews and 20.2 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Matthews and Sunny near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Station, 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 Valley Station.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

18 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Matthews and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 32.67 mi (52.57 km).

Saint Matthews

#1 Saint Matthews

City

Population17,985
Coordinates38.2528500, -85.6557900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Matthews (-85.65579, 38.25285)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 Saint Matthews and Radcliff. The current time is 04:56:32.

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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.