Origin
Paducah, KY
Morning in Paducah on Friday
Local time
8:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paducah, KY to Murray, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Murray, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paducah, KY to Murray, KY covers 46.8 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 641 Spur, I 69, I 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on US 641 Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 46.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 641 Spur and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on US 641 Spur.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 641 Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 641 Spur and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 60 Business; I 24 Business / South 4th Street.
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 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 60 Business; I 24 Business / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 68): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 60 Business; I 24 Business / South 4th Street
Turn right onto US 60 Business; I 24 Business / South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 68
Turn right onto US 68
Navigation decision point
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Fulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25A
Toward I 69 South: Fulton
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 641 Spur South: Hardin, Murray
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward US 641 Spur South: Hardin, Murray
4
46.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
KY 94 / Main Street
Turn left onto KY 94 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 641 Spur | 18.1 mi | 21m |
| I 69 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| I 24 | 8 mi | 8m |
| Clarks River Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Wayne Sullivan Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Kentucky Dam Road | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 68 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 641 Spur
— 18.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah, KY and Murray, KY.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 60 Business; I 24 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
3
Continue on US 60 Business; I 24 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Sullivan Drive
4
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clarks River Road
5
Turn straight onto US 60; US 62
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidland Road
6
Turn straight onto US 62
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kentucky Dam Road
7
Turn right onto US 68
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 68
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
9
Merge onto I 24
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 24
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25A
Toward I 69 South: Fulton
11
Continue on I 69
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 41
Toward US 641 Spur South: Hardin, Murray
13
Continue on US 641 Spur
18 mi
·
21 min
·
US 641 Spur
14
Turn left onto KY 94
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
KY 94
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Paducah, KY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Paducah, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murray, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Murray, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Murray, KY
Morning in Murray on Friday
Local time
8:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Benton, KY
23 mi in
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
8 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
56m 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 Paducah, KY to Murray, KY covers 46.8 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 641 Spur, I 69, I 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.32 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.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 60 Business; I 24 Business / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 68): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Paducah, KY to Murray, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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