Mount Vernon, Illinois to Radcliff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

164 miles 263.9 km · straight line
205 miles estimated 329.9 km · driving distance
4h 7min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Mount Vernon, Illinois from Radcliff?

The distance from Mount Vernon, Illinois to Radcliff is 164 miles (263.9 km) as the crow flies. Radcliff is located E of Mount Vernon, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 205 miles, taking about 4h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Mount Vernon, Illinois in Illinois and Radcliff in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Vernon, Illinois 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois to Radcliff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 7min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 56min $16–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 55min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Vernon, Illinois & Radcliff

Quick Facts

Mount Vernon, Illinois
38.32°N, 88.90°W
America/Chicago
156m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 151.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients