How far is Shepherdsville, KY from Radcliff, KY?

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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.03 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.32 mi
26.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.32 mi
Kilometers
26.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.03 mi
Kilometers
35.46 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Fri, Apr 10, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Shepherdsville
Fri, Apr 10, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shepherdsville
2026-04-10T02:36
Arrive Radcliff
Fri, Apr 10, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shepherdsville
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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Shepherdsville
8.1 mi
00h 16m
To Radcliff
13.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
00h 16m from Shepherdsville
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shepherdsville and Sunny near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shepherdsville to Radcliff?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Shepherdsville and 13.9 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 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 Shepherdsville and Sunny near Radcliff.

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.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdsville and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 16.32 mi (26.27 km).

Shepherdsville

#1 Shepherdsville

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population12,297
Coordinates37.9884000, -85.7157900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 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 18m
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
2.94 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Shepherdsville and Radcliff. The current time is 02:36:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.