Origin
Williamsburg, KY
Late night in Williamsburg on Friday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsburg, KY to Paducah, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 4m
Distance
318 mi
512 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 51m
★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsburg, KY
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Paducah, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williamsburg, KY to Paducah, KY covers 318 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Route 27, Bowling Green for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.72 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
159 miles from Williamsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 318 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 4m 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 4m drive with frequent turns across 318 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 4m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 27 | — | — |
| Bowling Green | — | — |
| Cumberland Parkway | — | — |
| Cumberland Expressway | — | — |
| I 165 | — | — |
| US 68 | — | — |
| Russellville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, KY and Paducah, KY.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
138 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 27
26 mi
·
29 min
·
US Route 27
5
Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left
6.0 mi
·
7 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowling Green
8
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
9
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
10
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
11
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 165: Owensboro
14
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
16
Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
17
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
18
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
19
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
20
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
21
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
22
Continue on Franklin Street
374 ft
·
7 sec
·
Franklin Street
23
Continue on East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 4th Street
24
Turn right onto North Main Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
25
Turn left onto West 4th Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
26
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 4th Street
27
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
28
Continue straight
26 mi
·
31 min
29
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
30
Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
31
Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
32
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
33
Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
34
Merge slight left
39 mi
·
42 min
35
Keep slight right
9.1 mi
·
9 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
37
Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 68: Paducah
38
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kentucky Dam Road
40
Continue on Clarks River Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clarks River Road
41
Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Sullivan Drive
42
Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
43
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
44
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 159 miles from Williamsburg, KY, or about 2h 32m 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 70 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159 miles or 2h 32m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paducah, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 318 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Williamsburg, 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 159 mi from Williamsburg, KY · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159 miles from Williamsburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paducah, KY
The final approach into Paducah, 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 Paducah, 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
$49.72 one way
$99.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $54.59 | $109.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $61.20 | $122.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.21 | $140.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.39 | $15.26 |
| Efficient EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.2 | 1 | $44.52 | $20.35 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Paducah, KY
Late night in Paducah on Friday
Local time
3:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Glasgow, KY
159 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 4m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Paducah, KY covers 318 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Route 27, Bowling Green. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159 miles from Williamsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.72 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 4m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Paducah, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williamsburg, KY to Paducah, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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