How far is Shively, KY from Radcliff, KY?
The driving distance from Shively, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shively and Radcliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shively and Radcliff.
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Start on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 44 sec · Burrell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 46 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn right onto Crums Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cane Run Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cane Run Road
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Continue on Greenbelt Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Greenbelt Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
139 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
18.6 mi · 24 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Dixie Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elm Road
2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shively and Radcliff.
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.
Dixie Highway
Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Shively and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Radcliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shively to Radcliff?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 15.5 miles from Shively and 15.5 miles from Radcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Shively and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Radcliff.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shively and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 25.79 mi (41.5 km).
#1 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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