Origin
Radcliff, KY
Late night in Radcliff on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Radcliff, KY to Louisville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Radcliff, KY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Radcliff to Louisville is a straightforward 34.1-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a quick day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Dixie Highway North, 7th Street Road, and North Dixie Boulevard. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Southeast region. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a direct path between the two Kentucky locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway North | 26.7 mi | 38m |
| 7th Street Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South 9th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Elm Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway North
— 26.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on Elm Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Road
2
Turn left onto US 31W
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Boulevard
3
Continue on US 31W
27 mi
·
38 min
·
Dixie Highway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn slight right onto US 60 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street Road
5
Continue on KY 1931
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Street Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on South 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
7
Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South 9th Street
8
Continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
9
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Liberty Street
10
Turn left onto South 5th Street
283 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 5th Street
11
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
221 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Radcliff, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 29.1 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
29.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
KY 1931 / 7th Street Road
Continue onto KY 1931 / 7th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
33.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
West Liberty Street
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
34 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
34 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
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
Louisville, KY
Late night in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
20 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
51m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 26.7 miles along Dixie Highway North. Because the path relies entirely on surface roads, you should prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience. The character of the road remains steady throughout the trip, moving away from the quieter pace of Radcliff and transitioning into the more densely populated traffic patterns of Louisville.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on Dixie Highway North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 29.1 miles in near KY 1931 / 7th Street Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Radcliff, KY to Louisville, KY is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.1 miles (KY 1931 / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (West Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles (South 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Louisville, KY
Full guide →Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.
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 51m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 26.7 miles on Dixie Highway North. 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: at 29.1 miles (KY 1931 / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (West Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles (South 5th Street): 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 Louisville, 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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