How far is Campbellsville, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Campbellsville, KY to Paducah, KY is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Settlement in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Campbellsville and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville and Paducah.
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Start on East Broadway Street
1332 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway
1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on Greensburg Road
2645 ft · 34 sec · Greensburg Road
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Turn right onto Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Dam Road
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Continue on Clarks River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road
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Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1471 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbellsville and Paducah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.8 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Campbellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Campbellsville to Paducah?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McHenry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Campbellsville and 105.9 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.13 one way or $56.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Campbellsville and Paducah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Campbellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near McHenry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 180.17 mi (289.95 km).
#1 Campbellsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 11,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.3434000, -85.3419100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-88.600033, 37.083363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.13 | $56.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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