Origin
Paducah, KY
Evening in Paducah on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Paducah, KY to London, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
283.2 mi
456 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 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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London, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paducah, KY to London, KY covers 283.2 miles and takes about 5h 25m 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 $44.28 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
141.6 miles from Paducah, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 283.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m 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 5h 25m drive with frequent turns across 283.2 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 5h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paducah, KY to London, 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 London, 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
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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
86 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
37
Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
38
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
39
Turn left
34 mi
·
41 min
40
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
41
Turn left onto East 5th Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 5th 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 141.6 miles from Paducah, KY, or about 2h 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 62 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near London, 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 283.2 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 141.6 mi from Paducah, KY · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.6 miles from Paducah, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in London, KY
The final approach into London, 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 London, 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
$44.28 one way
$88.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.53 | $125.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85 | 1 | $29.74 | $13.59 |
| Efficient EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.3 | 1 | $39.65 | $18.12 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
London, KY
Night in London on Friday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
5h 25m 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 London, KY covers 283.2 miles and takes about 5h 25m 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 141.6 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 $44.28 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 straightforward 5h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paducah, KY to London, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paducah, KY to London, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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