How far is La Center, KY from Barlow, KY?
The driving distance from La Center, KY to Barlow, KY is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Center and Barlow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Center and Barlow.
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Start on Broadway
1478 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kentucky Drive
3074 ft · 42 sec · West Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Center and Barlow.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Paducah Road
Continue on Paducah Road
3.18 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving La Center and Partly Sunny near Barlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Center to Barlow?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kevil is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from La Center and 2.4 miles from Barlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Center and Partly Sunny near Barlow.
Stop Ideas Near Kevil
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kevil.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Center and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 4.38 mi (7.05 km).
#1 La Center
Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 942 |
| Coordinates | 37.0767200, -88.9736800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barlow
Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 628 |
| Coordinates | 37.0517200, -89.0467300 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barlow (-89.04673, 37.05172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $0.62 | $1.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
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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