Origin
Paducah, KY
Morning in Paducah on Thursday
Local time
11:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paducah, KY to Oldham County, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
236 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
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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Oldham County, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paducah, KY to Oldham County, KY covers 236 miles and takes about 4h 27m 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 99.2 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.90 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
118 miles from Paducah, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 236 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 27m highway drive covering 236 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.2 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 29 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 99.2 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 33.9 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 236 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 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 171.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
33.9 mi into trip
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~40m in
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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
8
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
8
171.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 137B
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
6
171.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
8
205.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
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 125-A
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Fre...
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 Oldham County, KY, road signs point toward Princeton, Elizabethtown and Louisville.
Princeton
33.9 mi in
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~40m
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via I 69
Elizabethtown
72.5 mi in
|
~1h 22m
|
via Western Kentucky Parkway
Louisville
171.4 mi in
|
~3h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| I 69 | 38.3 mi | 41m |
| I 65 | 33.1 mi | 35m |
| I 24 | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| Lagrange Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| La Grange Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Clarks River Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah, KY and Oldham County, 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
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 24
10
Take the exit onto I 69
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 69
Exit 42
Toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
11
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.
12
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106B
Toward Elizabethtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 137B
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
15
Merge onto I 65
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 125-A
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 30
Toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
19
Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
20
Continue on KY 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lagrange Road
21
Continue on KY 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
22
Continue on KY 146
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagrange Road
23
Turn left onto KY 22; KY 146
196 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dogwood Lane
24
Turn right onto KY 146
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lagrange Road
25
Continue on KY 146
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
W Highway 146
26
Turn left onto KY 393
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Highway 393
27
Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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Morgan Place Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Margate Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Margate Court
29
Arrive at destination
Margate Court
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 118 miles from Paducah, KY, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 52 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 11m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oldham County, 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 236 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 Western Kentucky Parkway for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118 mi from Paducah, KY · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118 miles from Paducah, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.
Arriving in Oldham County, KY
The final approach into Oldham County, 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 Oldham County, 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
$36.90 one way
$73.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.42 | $90.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.11 | $104.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.65 | $9.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.04 | $15.10 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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
Oldham County, KY
Afternoon in Oldham County on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Beaver Dam, KY
118 mi in
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
30 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
4h 27m 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 Oldham County, KY covers 236 miles and takes about 4h 27m 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 118 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 $36.90 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 236 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.
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 171.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Paducah, KY and Oldham County, KY, road signs point toward Princeton, Elizabethtown and Louisville.
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