Origin
Newburg, KY
Late night in Newburg on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newburg, 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
48m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newburg, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Radcliff, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
This 35.6-mile drive from Newburg, KY to Radcliff, KY is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 48 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily using Dixie Highway and the Gene Snyder Freeway, with a portion on the Outer Loop, offering a mix of local roads and highway travel. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides on this route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 18.9 mi | 24m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Outer Loop | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Shepherdsville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| National Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Elm Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Poplar Level Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 18.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburg, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on Poplar Level Road
84 ft
·
6 sec
·
Poplar Level Road
2
Turn left onto KY 2052
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shepherdsville Road
3
Turn right onto KY 1065
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto KY 1065
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Outer Loop
6
Turn left onto KY 1020
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
National Turnpike
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto KY 841
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Fort Knox, Patton Museum
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 31W; US 60
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Dixie Highway
12
Continue on US 31W
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Elm Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Road
14
Arrive at destination
Elm Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Newburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — 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
|
KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road
Turn left onto KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 1065 / Outer Loop
Turn right onto KY 1065 / Outer Loop
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge onto KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
9
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Fort Knox, Patton Museum
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Fort Knox, Patton Museum
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
3:31 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
31 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
48m 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 on this route, with only 21% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.9 miles on Dixie Highway. This means you'll be transitioning between different road types and encountering more frequent turns and potential traffic lights, especially on the local segments. The character of the drive shifts as you move from more suburban areas towards your destination, demanding your attention throughout the relatively short trip.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Dixie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (KY 1065 / Outer Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newburg, KY and Radcliff, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Fort Knox and Patton Museum.
Louisville
14.6 mi in
|
~21m
Fort Knox
14.8 mi in
|
~21m
Patton Museum
14.8 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on Dixie Highway. 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: near the start (KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (KY 1065 / Outer Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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