How far is Mayfield, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Mayfield, KY to Paducah, KY is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayfield and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield and Paducah.
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Start on West Broadway Street
83 m · 13 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2642 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Continue on Paducah Road
1235 ft · 21 sec · Paducah Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
7.3 mi · 9 min · North 7th Street
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Keep slight right
694 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South 28th Street
1297 ft · 26 sec · South 28th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
127 m · 24 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
49 m · 7 sec · 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 Mayfield and Paducah.
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.
North 7th Street
Keep slight right
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mayfield to Paducah?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Massac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Mayfield and 13.3 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mayfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Massac
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 Mayfield and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.13 km).
#1 Mayfield
3rd-class city in Graves County, Kentucky
| Population | 9,685 |
| Coordinates | 36.7417200, -88.6367200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
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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