Charlottesville to Radcliff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407.3 miles 655.5 km · straight line
488.8 miles estimated 786.6 km · driving distance
9h 50min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Radcliff?

The distance from Charlottesville to Radcliff is 407.3 miles (655.5 km) as the crow flies. Radcliff is located W of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 488.8 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Radcliff in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlottesville and Radcliff. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlottesville to Radcliff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 50min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 48min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Radcliff

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Radcliff
37.84°N, 85.95°W
America/New_York
235m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients