Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Late night in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Radcliff, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Elizabethtown and Radcliff, KY, you are looking at a short, manageable 11.9-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Dixie Highway, South Dixie Boulevard, and West Dixie Avenue to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Both towns are located within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere throughout the trip. It is a straightforward commute that serves as a practical link between these two Kentucky communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dixie Highway | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South Dixie Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West Dixie Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Trail Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Woodland Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Dixie Highway
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 61
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
2
Turn right onto US 31W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dixie Avenue
3
Continue on US 31W
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North Dixie Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
5
Continue on US 31W
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
6
Turn left onto KY 1815
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Trail Boulevard
7
Turn right onto North Woodland Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Woodland Drive
8
Turn right onto Elm Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Elm Road
9
Arrive at destination
Elm Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31W / West Dixie Avenue
Turn right onto US 31W / West Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 31W / North Dixie Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W / North Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Woodland Drive
Turn right onto North Woodland Drive
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Elm Road
Turn right onto Elm Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Radcliff, KY
Late night in Radcliff on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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.
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 the highway share is 0%, you will stay entirely on local thoroughfares instead of high-speed expressways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.7 miles along North Dixie Highway, which provides the most consistent flow before you encounter more frequent turns. The route maintains a steady, localized pace that reflects the character of the region. Navigating these specific Dixie-named roads requires your full attention as you transition from the start to the finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on North Dixie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31W / West Dixie Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31W / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 31W / North Dixie Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (North Woodland Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethtown, KY
Full guide →Elizabethtown is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Abraham Lincoln's parents Thomas and Nancy had their daughter Sarah here in 1807 and then Abraham nearby at Sinking Spring Farm in 1809.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on North Dixie Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 31W / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 31W / North Dixie Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.6 miles (North Woodland Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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