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Trip from Paducah, KY to Campbellsville, KY

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

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

211.8 mi

341 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m

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 Campbellsville, KY covers 211.8 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 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.6 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.11 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

105.9 miles from Paducah, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway 99.6 mi 1h 46m
I 69 38.3 mi 41m
I 24 24.6 mi 26m
Campbellsville Road 13.4 mi 15m
Hodgenville Road 12.3 mi 13m
Lincoln Parkway 12 mi 13m
Clarks River Road 1.8 mi 2m
Wayne Sullivan Drive 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — 99.6 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paducah, KY and Campbellsville, 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

Continue on KY 61

12 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Parkway
14

At end of road, turn right onto KY 210

13 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
15

Continue on KY 210

12 mi · 13 min · Hodgenville Road
16

Continue on KY 210

1.2 mi · 1 min · Campbellsville Bypass
17

Turn left onto US 68; KY 55; KY 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Broadway
18

Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70

0.3 mi · 21 sec · East Broadway Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 68

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 105.9 miles from Paducah, KY, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 47 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbellsville, 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 211.8 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 99.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Kentucky, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaver Dam, KY

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

Princeton, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaver Dam, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.9 miles from Paducah, 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 99.6 miles.

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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Druther's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Campbellsville, Kentucky

0.3 mi

Brothers Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Campbellsville, Kentucky

0.2 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

Visit website

Druther's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 211.8

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12704653870

Visit website

Brothers Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.8

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12707890011

Visit website

Cook Out

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 211.8

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18665470011

Visit website

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

Mi Herradero

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.8

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12704694733

Visit website

Laha's Red Castle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 181.5

Hodgenville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12703589201

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 183.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 68

Turn right onto US 68

Navigation decision point

6
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
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
4
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward Elizabethtown

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 106B Toward Elizabethtown
5
183.7 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in | KY 210 / Campbellsville Road

At end of road, turn right onto KY 210 / Campbellsville Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.11 one way

$66.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.36 $72.71
premium $4.89 $40.76 $81.52
diesel $5.61 $46.76 $93.53

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: 74.1 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 63.5 0 $22.24 $10.17
Efficient EV 53 0 $18.53 $8.47
EV Truck/SUV 84.7 1 $29.65 $13.56

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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Paducah, KY

Afternoon in Paducah on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 mph 78% chance Live forecast

Destination

Campbellsville, KY

Afternoon in Campbellsville on Saturday

Local time

4:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Beaver Dam, KY

106 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

19 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

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

National Historical Park

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 182.6
View on nps.gov
Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park

National Park

Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 146
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

211.8 mi in 3h 55m, mostly highway — 99.6 mi of that is on Western Kentucky Parkway.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near US 68.

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 3h 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 68): Navigation decision point; 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.

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 Campbellsville, KY, road signs point toward Princeton and Elizabethtown.

Princeton

33.9 mi in | ~40m | via I 69

Elizabethtown

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 211.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 68): Navigation decision point; 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.

Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Campbellsville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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