Trip from Paducah, KY to Oklahoma, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

135.2 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 34m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 6m

10 AM

2h 52m

12 PM

2h 50m

3 PM

2h 53m

5 PM

3h 5m

8 PM

2h 38m

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 Paducah, KY to Oklahoma, KY covers 135.2 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 24, US 431 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.14 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

67.6 miles from Paducah, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	38.3 mi	41m
I 24	24.6 mi	26m
US 431	24.1 mi	27m
Western Kentucky Parkway	20.4 mi	21m
Kentucky 764	11.2 mi	19m
Kentucky 140	6.5 mi	11m
Clarks River Road	1.8 mi	2m
Wayne Sullivan Drive	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 38.3 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Washington Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto US 60 Business; I 24 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

Continue on US 60 Business; I 24 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive

Turn left onto US 60; US 62

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clarks River Road

Turn straight onto US 60; US 62

1.0 mi · 1 min · Reidland Road

Turn straight onto US 62

1.7 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road

Turn right onto US 68

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 68

Turn left

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Merge onto I 24

25 mi · 26 min · I 24

Take the exit onto I 69

38 mi · 41 min · I 69

Exit 42 Toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit 106A-B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

20 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit 106B Toward Elizabethtown

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 53 sec

Exit 58 Toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City

Turn right onto US 431; KY 70

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 431; KY 70

Use the straight lane.

Continue on KY 1031

0.5 mi · 35 sec · KY 1031

Turn right onto US 431

20 mi · 23 min · US 431

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto KY 140

6.5 mi · 11 min · Kentucky 140

At end of road, turn right onto US 231

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 231

Turn slight left onto KY 764

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kentucky 764

Continue on KY 764

10 mi · 17 min · Kentucky 764

Arrive at destination

KY 764

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 67.6 miles from Paducah, KY, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 30 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.6 miles or 1h 17m 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 5m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Paducah, 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 Paducah, KY

This is one driving day of about 135.2 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 38.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Morehead, KY

68 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

Eddyville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dawson Springs, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Paducah, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Branch Out

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Paducah, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+12704437028

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Stella's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Paducah, Kentucky

0.4 mi

Kitchens Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Paducah, Kentucky

0.5 mi

Branch Out

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Paducah, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+12704437028

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Stella's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Paducah, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12705345123

Visit website

Kitchens Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Paducah, Kentucky

Hours: Closed

+12705343907

Visit website

Artisan Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Paducah, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12705380250

Visit website

Trader's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.7

Paducah, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12708983144

Visit website

Kay's Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.3

Princeton, Kentucky

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12703652709

Visit website

Calvert Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Calvert City, Kentucky

Hours: 5:30 am–1:30 pm

+12703951951

Visit website

62 East (Restaurant)

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.6

Central City, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12709315066

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 33.9 and 96.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

33.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 69

Take the exit onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

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

Exit 42 Toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | Western Kentucky Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 106A-B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

92.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City

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

Exit 58 Toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City

92.8 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 431; KY 70

Turn right onto US 431; KY 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

96.9 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 431

Turn right onto US 431

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.14 one way

$42.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.21	$46.42
premium	$4.89	$26.02	$52.04
diesel	$5.61	$29.85	$59.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.6	$14.20	$6.49
Efficient EV	33.8	$11.83	$5.41
EV Truck/SUV	54.1	$18.93	$8.65

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Paducah, KY

Afternoon in Paducah on Saturday

Local time

2:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma, KY

Afternoon in Oklahoma on Saturday

Local time

2:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 13 mph 22% chance 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

21 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

2h 44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

135.2 mi in 2h 44m, mostly highway — 38.3 mi of that is on I 69.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 24. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.9 miles in near I 69.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.9 miles (I 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.2 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

559 ft 340 ft

Total Climb

485 ft

Total Descent

390 ft

Highest Point

559 ft

~38.6 mi in

Elevation Range

219 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Paducah, KY and Oklahoma, KY, road signs point toward Princeton, Elizabethtown and City.

Princeton

33.9 mi in | ~40m | via I 69

Elizabethtown

72.5 mi in | ~1h 22m | via Western Kentucky Parkway

City

92.5 mi in | ~1h 44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 135.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma, KY before heading back.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Paducah, KY to Oklahoma, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Branch Out

Branch Out

Stella's

Kitchens Cafe

Artisan Kitchen

Trader's Cafe

Kay's Kitchen

Calvert Cafe

62 East (Restaurant)

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Paducah, KY

Oklahoma, KY

Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 44m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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