Origin
Okolona, KY
Late night in Okolona on Sunday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Okolona, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Radcliff, KY
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Trip Overview
Okolona, KY to Radcliff, KY is 32.7 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Dixie Highway and Gene Snyder Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more local feel rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. This route is ideal for a quick connection or a segment of a larger trip, offering straightforward navigation between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 18.9 mi | 24m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Outer Loop | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| National Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Elm Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Preston Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 18.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okolona, KY and Radcliff, KY.
1
Start on this road
153 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto KY 61
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Preston Highway
3
Turn right onto KY 1065
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 61 / Preston Highway
Turn left onto KY 61 / Preston Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 1065 / Outer Loop
Turn right onto KY 1065 / Outer Loop
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$5.07 one way
$10.14 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
This route features a highway share of 23%, meaning most of your driving will be on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single main road is 18.9 miles, which occurs on Dixie Highway. You'll experience transitions between these surface roads and sections of the Gene Snyder Freeway, likely noticing more frequent intersections and traffic signals as you move between these road types.
Only 23% 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 61 / Preston Highway.
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 32.7 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 61 / Preston Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KY 1065 / Outer Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
766 ft
436 ft
Total Climb
379 ft
Total Descent
79 ft
Highest Point
766 ft
~32.7 mi in
Elevation Range
330 ft
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 Okolona, KY and Radcliff, KY, road signs point toward Louisville, Fort Knox and Patton Museum.
Louisville
11.7 mi in
|
~16m
Fort Knox
11.9 mi in
|
~16m
Patton Museum
11.9 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Arriving in Radcliff, KY
Full guide →Founded 1919
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 43m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 61 / Preston Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KY 1065 / Outer Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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