How far is Leitchfield, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Leitchfield, KY to Paducah, KY is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leitchfield and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leitchfield and Paducah.
-
1
Start on Public Square
3 m · 1 sec · Public Square
-
2
Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 1 sec · Public Square
-
3
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
-
4
Take the ramp right
1113 ft · 27 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
-
6
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
-
7
Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
-
9
Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 10 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
1898 ft · 46 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
40 m · 4 sec
-
12
Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Dam Road
-
14
Continue on Clarks River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road
-
15
Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive
-
16
Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
-
17
Turn left onto Washington Street
1471 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leitchfield 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
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
68.6 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Leitchfield and Mostly Sunny near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leitchfield to Paducah?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mortons Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Leitchfield and 71.2 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leitchfield and Mostly Sunny near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Mortons Gap
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 Mortons Gap.
Madisonville, KY
Clarksville, TN
Evansville, IN
Paducah, KY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leitchfield and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 129.7 mi (208.74 km).
#1 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.