Paducah, KY Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 13 heading in, Paducah, KY works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 129-mile quick runs to 270-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Paducah, KY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

395.3 mi

Pikeville, KY

Quickest Drive

36m

Mayfield, KY

Plan Around Paducah, KY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Paducah, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pikeville, KY to Paducah, KY 395.3 mi · 7h 23m Ironville, KY to Paducah, KY 370.6 mi · 6h 57m Meads, KY to Paducah, KY 366.9 mi · 6h 50m Middlesboro, KY to Paducah, KY 339.8 mi · 6h 33m

Continue From Paducah, KY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Paducah, KY to Berea, KY 270.4 mi · 5h 16m Paducah, KY to Danville, KY 239.3 mi · 4h 26m Paducah, KY to Louisville, KY 216.9 mi · 4h 2m Paducah, KY to Fern Creek, KY 214.4 mi · 3h 59m

Trips from Paducah, KY

Paducah, KY to Berea, KY

270.4 mi 5h 16m

Paducah, KY to Danville, KY

239.3 mi 4h 26m

Paducah, KY to Louisville, KY

216.9 mi 4h 2m

Paducah, KY to Fern Creek, KY

214.4 mi 3h 59m

Paducah, KY to Bardstown, KY

196.8 mi 3h 39m

Paducah, KY to Radcliff, KY

184.1 mi 2h 55m

Paducah, KY to Elizabethtown, KY

172.4 mi 3h 11m

Paducah, KY to Owensboro, KY

129.4 mi 2h 30m

Paducah, KY to Franklin, KY

129.1 mi 2h 39m

Driving from Paducah, KY

The typical drive from Paducah, KY covers about 195 miles and takes around 3h 37m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (5h 16m), while the shortest is just 129 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Paducah, KY include Berea, KY (270.4 mi, 5h 16m), Danville, KY (239.3 mi, 4h 26m), Louisville, KY (216.9 mi, 4h 2m), Fern Creek, KY (214.4 mi, 3h 59m), and Bardstown, KY (196.8 mi, 3h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 195-mile trip from Paducah, KY, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Paducah, KY and 13 routes heading into Paducah, KY, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 129 to 270 miles.

The longest mapped route from Paducah, KY covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h 16m. Shorter options start at just 129 miles.

The average route from Paducah, KY runs about 195 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 195-mile trip from Paducah, KY costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Paducah, KY include Berea, KY, Danville, KY, Louisville, KY and Fern Creek, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.