Origin
Crestwood, KY
Night in Crestwood on Friday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, KY to Paducah, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h
Distance
257 mi
414 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, KY
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Paducah, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestwood, KY to Paducah, KY covers 257 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southland Drive, Rosemont Garden, Lane Allen Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.18 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
128.5 miles from Crestwood, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 257 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 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 drive with frequent turns across 257 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southland Drive 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 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 Crestwood, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southland Drive | — | — |
| Rosemont Garden | — | — |
| Lane Allen Road | — | — |
| Alexandria Drive | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Elizabethtown | — | — |
| Bluegrass Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southland Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, KY and Paducah, KY.
1
Start on Jesselin Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jesselin Drive
2
Continue on Southland Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southland Drive
3
Turn sharp left onto Rosemont Garden
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosemont Garden
4
Continue on Lane Allen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lane Allen Road
5
Turn slight right
302 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn straight onto Alexandria Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Alexandria Drive
7
Turn left onto Versailles Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Versailles Road
8
Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
10
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
11
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
15
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paducah, Elizabethtown
16
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
17
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
18
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
20
Keep slight right
9.1 mi
·
9 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
22
Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
23
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kentucky Dam Road
25
Continue on Clarks River Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clarks River Road
26
Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Sullivan Drive
27
Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
28
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
29
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 128.5 miles from Crestwood, KY, or about 2h 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 57 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.5 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
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 Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, KY
This is one driving day of about 257 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Crestwood, 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 128.5 mi from Crestwood, KY · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.5 miles from Crestwood, 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
$40.18 one way
$80.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.46 | $98.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.74 | $113.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.34 |
| Efficient EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.49 | $10.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.98 | $16.45 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Paducah on Friday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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 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 Crestwood, KY to Paducah, KY covers 257 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southland Drive, Rosemont Garden, Lane Allen Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.5 miles from Crestwood, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.18 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 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 Crestwood, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crestwood, KY to Paducah, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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