Lincoln, Nebraska to Radcliff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

609.8 miles 981.4 km · straight line
731.8 miles estimated 1177.7 km · driving distance
14h 43min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Radcliff?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Radcliff is 609.8 miles (981.4 km) as the crow flies. Radcliff is located ESE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731.8 miles, taking about 14h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Radcliff in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Radcliff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 43min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 40min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 8min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Radcliff

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients