Origin
Paducah, KY
Afternoon in Paducah on Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paducah, KY to Glasgow, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
174 mi
280 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
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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Glasgow, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paducah, KY to Glasgow, KY covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 $27.20 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
87 miles from Paducah, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 174 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 174 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paducah, KY to Glasgow, KY is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paducah, KY to Glasgow, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| Wayne Sullivan Drive | — | — |
| Clarks River Road | — | — |
| Reidland Road | — | — |
| Kentucky Dam Road | — | — |
| US 68 | — | — |
| Hopkinsville Road | — | — |
| Cadiz Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah, KY and Glasgow, 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
49 mi
·
52 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
11
Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
12
Continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
13
Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
14
Turn straight onto West 9th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
15
Turn left onto McLean Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
McLean Avenue
16
Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Russellville Road
17
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
18
Continue on Russellville Road
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Russellville Road
19
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
230 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 4th Street
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 4th Street
23
Turn right onto Franklin Street
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
25
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
26
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
27
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
28
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
29
Continue on Russellville Road
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 165 South
31
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
34
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Interstate Highway 65
35
Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset, Glasgow
36
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
37
Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Glasgow, Scottsville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 31E: Glasgow, Scottsville
38
Keep slight left
79 ft
·
4 sec
39
Turn left onto Scottsville Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Scottsville Road
40
Turn right onto South Green Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Green Street
41
Turn left onto West Main Street
16 ft
·
West Main Street
42
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 87 miles from Paducah, KY, or about 1h 42m 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 38 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glasgow, 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 174 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 87 mi from Paducah, KY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87 miles from Paducah, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glasgow, KY
The final approach into Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, 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
$27.20 one way
$54.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.87 | $59.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.48 | $66.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.42 | $76.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Glasgow, KY
Afternoon in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 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 24m 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 Glasgow, KY covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 87 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 $27.20 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Paducah, KY to Glasgow, KY is easy. At 3h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paducah, KY to Glasgow, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paducah, KY to Glasgow, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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