How far is Covington, KY from Paducah, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Covington and Paducah is 261.9 miles (421.48 km).

Flight distance from Covington, KY to Paducah, KY is 261.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Covington to Paducah with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Covington, Kentucky to Paducah, Kentucky is: 312.84 miles (503.47 km) by car.

Driving from Covington to Paducah will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.

#1 Covington

The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.

Population	40314
GPS Coordinates	39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W
Latitude	39.0836700
Longitude	-84.5085500
Altitude	155
Country	United States

#2 Paducah

City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

Population	24883
GPS Coordinates	37°5'0"N 88°36'0"W
Latitude	37.0833900
Longitude	-88.6000500
Altitude	104
Country	United States

Starting point in Covington: Scott Boulevard (-84.50851,39.083683)
Ending point in Paducah: Washington Street (-88.600033,37.083363)

Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Paducah

The distance between Covington and Paducah is 503 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Covington, KY and Paducah, KY. The current time in Covington is 08:14:52, although it is 07:14:52 in Paducah.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	10 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	07 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	06 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	05 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	04 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.79 liters (11.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Paducah.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Paducah is $35.23 (diesel $46.43).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$35.23	$40.55	$44.89	$46.43

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Paducah (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.