Trip from Newburg, KY to Paducah, KY

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Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

211 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 43m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 5m

12 PM

4h 2m

3 PM

4h 6m

5 PM

4h 20m

8 PM

3h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newburg, KY to Paducah, KY covers 211 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, I 69, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.99 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

105.5 miles from Newburg, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 55m highway drive covering 211 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near KY 1065 / Outer Loop.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 211 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (KY 1065 / Outer Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | KY 1065 / Outer Loop

Turn right onto KY 1065 / Outer Loop

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4.4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward I 65 South: Elizabethtown, Nashville

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 65 South: Elizabethtown, Nashville

39.5 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...

39.7 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...

176.5 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 68B Toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newburg, KY and Paducah, KY, road signs point toward Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.

Western Kentucky Parkway West

39.7 mi in | ~46m

Elizabethtown

40 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway	98.9 mi	1h 46m
I 69	53.6 mi	57m
I 65	34.6 mi	37m
I 24	9.1 mi	9m
Outer Loop	2.9 mi	5m
Kentucky Dam Road	2.5 mi	3m
Clarks River Road	2 mi	3m
Wayne Sullivan Drive	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — 98.9 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newburg, KY and Paducah, KY.

Start on Poplar Level Road

84 ft · 6 sec · Poplar Level Road

Turn left onto KY 2052

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shepherdsville Road

Turn right onto KY 1065

2.9 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop

Use the right lane.

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 65 South: Elizabethtown, Nashville Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 65

35 mi · 37 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit 38A

Merge onto I 69

37 mi · 40 min · I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

16 mi · 17 min · I 69

Exit 68B Toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 16 Toward US 68: Paducah

Keep slight right at fork

131 ft · 3 sec

Exit 16 Toward US 68: Paducah

Turn right onto US 68

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 68

At end of road, turn left onto US 62

2.5 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Dam Road

Continue on US 60; US 62

2.0 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road

Turn right onto US 60 Business; I 24 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive

Continue on US 60 Business; I 24 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Arrive at destination

Washington Street

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 105.5 miles from Newburg, KY, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.5 miles or 1h 57m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paducah, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newburg, 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 Newburg, KY

This is one driving day of about 211 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newburg, 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.

The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 98.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.5 mi from Newburg, KY · 1h 57m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

106 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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.5 miles from Newburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.9 miles.

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

$32.99 one way

$65.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.22	$72.44
premium	$4.89	$40.61	$81.21
diesel	$5.61	$46.59	$93.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.3	0	$22.15	$10.13
Efficient EV	52.8	0	$18.46	$8.44
EV Truck/SUV	84.4	1	$29.54	$13.50

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Newburg, KY

Morning in Newburg on Wednesday

Local time

11:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paducah, KY

Morning in Paducah on Wednesday

Local time

10:25 AM

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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 55m 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 Newburg, KY to Paducah, KY covers 211 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, I 69, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.5 miles from Newburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.99 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.