Origin
Glasgow, KY
Evening in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
8:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
188.7 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, KY
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Paducah, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY covers 188.7 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Race Street, West Washington Street, South Green Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.4 miles from Glasgow, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 188.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m 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 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 188.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Race 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Race Street | — | — |
| West Washington Street | — | — |
| South Green Street | — | — |
| Scottsville Road | — | — |
| Cumberland Parkway | — | — |
| Cumberland Expressway | — | — |
| I 165 | — | — |
| US 68 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Race Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, KY and Paducah, KY.
1
Start on West Main Street
236 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Race Street
279 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Race Street
3
Turn left onto West Washington Street
361 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Washington Street
4
Turn right onto South Green Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Green Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Scottsville Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Scottsville Road
6
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
8
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
9
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
10
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 165: Owensboro
13
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
14
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
15
Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
16
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
17
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
18
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
19
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
21
Continue on Franklin Street
374 ft
·
7 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Continue on East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 4th Street
23
Turn right onto North Main Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto West 4th Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
25
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 4th Street
26
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
27
Continue straight
26 mi
·
31 min
28
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
29
Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
30
Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
31
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
32
Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
33
Merge slight left
39 mi
·
42 min
34
Keep slight right
9.1 mi
·
9 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
36
Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
37
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
38
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kentucky Dam Road
39
Continue on Clarks River Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clarks River Road
40
Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Sullivan Drive
41
Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
42
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.4 miles from Glasgow, KY, or about 1h 29m 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 42 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Glasgow, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Glasgow, KY
This is one driving day of about 188.7 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Glasgow, 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 94.4 mi from Glasgow, KY · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.4 miles from Glasgow, 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
$29.50 one way
$59.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.66 | $83.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.51 | $7.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.42 | $12.08 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Paducah on Thursday
Local time
8:25 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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
2h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY covers 188.7 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Race Street, West Washington Street, South Green Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.4 miles from Glasgow, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY is easy. At 2h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glasgow, KY to Paducah, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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