How far is Winchester, KY from Radcliff, KY?

The driving distance from Winchester, KY to Radcliff, KY is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.97 mi
02h 22m
Flight
97 mi
156.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97 mi
Kilometers
156.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.97 mi
Kilometers
188.24 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Radcliff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Winchester
58.4 mi
01h 11m
To Radcliff
58.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and Radcliff.

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Alley

    11 m · 5 sec · Wall Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Boone Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    832 ft · 21 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Lexington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Lexington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bypass Road

    1941 ft · 36 sec · Bypass Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ring Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

    3011 ft · 1 min · West Lincoln Trail Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Woodland Drive

    1351 ft · 38 sec · North Woodland Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Elm Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
71.2 mi · 61%
Bypass Road
12.8 mi · 11%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 5%
North Dixie Highway
4.93 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 4%
Ring Road
4.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
01h 11m from Winchester
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester and Sunny near Radcliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Winchester and 58.5 miles from Radcliff.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Winchester and Sunny near Radcliff.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Radcliff. Straight-line distance: 97 mi (156.11 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

Population18,659
Coordinates37.9900800, -84.1796500
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Radcliff

#2 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-84.17965, 37.99008)
End: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.62 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.24 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 Winchester and Radcliff. The current time is 21:54:35.

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.