Origin
Corbin, KY
Late night in Corbin on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
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Current temp
78°F
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Trip from Corbin, KY to Paducah, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
311.6 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corbin, KY
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Paducah, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corbin, KY to Paducah, KY covers 311.6 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, North Cherry Avenue, Corbin Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.8 miles from Corbin, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 311.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 311.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corbin, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| North Cherry Avenue | — | — |
| Corbin Bypass | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| KY 80 | — | — |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | — | — |
| Bowling Green | — | — |
| Cumberland Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corbin, KY and Paducah, KY.
1
Start on West Gordon Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Gordon Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Avenue
5
Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Corbin Bypass
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 75 North: Lexington
7
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
KY 80: Somerset, London
9
Keep slight left
233 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
11
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowling Green
13
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
14
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
15
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
16
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 165: Owensboro
19
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
21
Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
22
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
23
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
24
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
25
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
26
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
27
Continue on Franklin Street
374 ft
·
7 sec
·
Franklin Street
28
Continue on East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 4th Street
29
Turn right onto North Main Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
30
Turn left onto West 4th Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
31
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 4th Street
32
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
33
Continue straight
26 mi
·
31 min
34
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
35
Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
36
Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
37
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
38
Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
39
Merge slight left
39 mi
·
42 min
40
Keep slight right
9.1 mi
·
9 min
41
Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
42
Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
43
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
44
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kentucky Dam Road
45
Continue on Clarks River Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clarks River Road
46
Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Sullivan Drive
47
Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
48
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.8 miles from Corbin, KY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.8 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paducah, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corbin, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corbin, KY
This is one driving day of about 311.6 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Corbin, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.8 mi from Corbin, KY · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Corbin, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paducah, KY
The final approach into Paducah, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paducah, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.72 one way
$97.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.49 | $106.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.96 | $119.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.80 | $137.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.72 | $14.96 |
| Efficient EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.6 | 1 | $43.62 | $19.94 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Paducah, KY
Late night in Paducah on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Glasgow, KY
156 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
32 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
4h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Corbin, KY to Paducah, KY covers 311.6 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, North Cherry Avenue, Corbin Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.8 miles from Corbin, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corbin, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corbin, KY to Paducah, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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