Origin
Paducah, KY
Afternoon in Paducah on Sunday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paducah, KY to Danville, KY
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
239.3 mi
385 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paducah, KY
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Danville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paducah, KY to Danville, KY covers 239.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 4th Street, Wayne Sullivan Drive, Clarks River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.35 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
119.6 miles from Paducah, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 239.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 26m 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 Paducah, KY to Danville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wayne Sullivan Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarks River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reidland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kentucky Dam Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah, KY and Danville, KY.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
3
Continue on Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Sullivan Drive
4
Turn left onto Clarks River Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clarks River Road
5
Turn straight onto Reidland Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidland Road
6
Turn straight onto Kentucky Dam Road
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kentucky Dam Road
7
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
9
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
11
Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
12
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
15
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
17
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bardstown
19
Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Springfield Road
20
Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bardstown Road
21
Keep slight left
92 ft
·
2 sec
22
Keep slight right
26 mi
·
30 min
23
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 119.6 miles from Paducah, KY, or about 2h 13m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.6 miles or 2h 13m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paducah, 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 Paducah, KY
This is one driving day of about 239.3 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paducah, 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 119.6 mi from Paducah, KY · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.6 miles from Paducah, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danville, KY
The final approach into Danville, 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 Danville, 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
$36.35 one way
$72.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.17 | $90.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.16 | $106.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.13 | $11.49 |
| Efficient EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.50 | $15.32 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Danville, KY
Afternoon in Danville on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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 26m 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 Paducah, KY to Danville, KY covers 239.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, Wayne Sullivan Drive, Clarks River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.6 miles from Paducah, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.35 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 26m 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 Paducah, KY to Danville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paducah, KY to Danville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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