How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Paducah, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lexington-Fayette and Paducah is 236.42 miles (380.47 km).

Flight distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Paducah, KY is 236.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Lexington-Fayette to Paducah with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky to Paducah, Kentucky is: 258.42 miles (415.88 km) by car.

Driving from Lexington-Fayette to Paducah will take approximately 03 hours 58 minutes.

#1 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population 314488
GPS Coordinates 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W
Latitude 38.0498000
Longitude -84.4585500
Altitude 305
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington-Fayette and Paducah

The distance between Lexington-Fayette and Paducah is 416 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 37 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY and Paducah, KY. The current time in Lexington-Fayette is 12:08:53, although it is 11:08:53 in Paducah.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.52 liters (9.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington-Fayette and Paducah.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington-Fayette to Paducah is $29.1 (diesel $38.35).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $29.1 $33.49 $37.08 $38.35

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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