Spanning 79.8 miles of Kentucky countryside, this journey from Danville to Radcliff is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget about $12 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through local roads like Perryville Road, East 2nd Street, and Springfield Road, you will remain within the Southeast region for the entirety of the drive. This route is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Kentucky communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Danville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi
25m
Springfield Road
15.6 mi
17m
US 150
15 mi
17m
Perryville Road
8.4 mi
9m
North Dixie Highway
4.9 mi
8m
Ring Road
4 mi
6m
South Dixie Boulevard
3.3 mi
5m
East 2nd Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 23.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on US 150; KY 34; KY 52
1.0 mi·1 min·West Main Street
2
Continue on US 150; KY 52
8.4 mi·9 min·Perryville Road
3
Continue on US 150; KY 52
1.0 mi·1 min·East 2nd Street
4
Continue on US 150
16 mi·17 min·Springfield Road
5
Turn left onto US 150
92 ft·1 sec·US 150
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
15 mi·17 min·US 150
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Bluegrass Parkway West
8
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
24 mi·25 min·Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
0.2 mi·14 sec·I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 94Toward US 62, KY 61: ElizabethtownUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·7 sec
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, ElizabethtownUse the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 62; KY 61
0.7 mi·1 min·North Mulberry Street
14
Turn right onto KY 3005
4.0 mi·6 min·Ring Road
15
Turn right onto US 31W
4.5 mi·7 min·North Dixie Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.5 mi·48 sec·North Dixie Highway
17
Continue on US 31W
3.3 mi·5 min·South Dixie Boulevard
18
Turn left onto KY 1815
0.6 mi·1 min·West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
19
Turn right onto North Woodland Drive
0.3 mi·38 sec·North Woodland Drive
20
Turn right onto Elm Road
49 ft·1 sec·Elm Road
21
Arrive at destination
Elm Road
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple given the manageable 1 hour and 37-minute duration, but keep in mind that the lack of highway miles means traffic lights and local turns can influence your arrival time. Since there are zero official stops listed for this 79.8-mile stretch, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Danville to avoid searching for stations along the secondary roads. The $12 fuel estimate is a great baseline, but consider adding a small buffer if you plan on idling in local town traffic. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here; since you aren't tied to a rigid interstate schedule, you can easily pull over safely if you need a quick break or a stretch. Pay close attention to the transitions between Perryville Road and Springfield Road to ensure you stay on track throughout the journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Danville, KY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Radcliff, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Danville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danville, KY
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Danville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bluegrass Parkway for about 23.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 26 and 66 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
26 mi into trip|~30m in|US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
41 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward Bluegrass Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Bluegrass Parkway West
4
65.1 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
9
65.7 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
9
66 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.48 one way
$24.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.70
$27.40
premium
$4.89
$15.36
$30.71
diesel
$5.61
$17.62
$35.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.9
0
$8.38
$3.83
Efficient EV
20
0
$6.98
$3.19
EV Truck/SUV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.11
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Danville, KY
Morning
in Danville on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Radcliff, KY
Morning
in Radcliff on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 60.5
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets and secondary roads for the full duration of your 79.8-mile trip. The path lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition between local road segments. You will experience a more personal, localized feel than you would on a major expressway, making the drive feel like a true cross-section of the local landscape. Keep in mind that the winding nature of these roads makes for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical highway travel.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26 miles in near US 150.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Danville, KY and Radcliff, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.9 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Radcliff, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Radcliff, KY before heading back.
