How far is Murray, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Murray, KY to Paducah, KY is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murray and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray and Paducah.
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Start on Main Street
41 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
17.4 mi · 20 min · North 12th Street
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Continue straight
3056 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Purchase Parkway North: Calvert City
2516 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Paducah, Calvert City
1.4 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Paducah
1892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Dam Road
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Continue on Clarks River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road
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Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1471 ft · 1 min · 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 Murray 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 12th Street
Turn right onto North 12th Street
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Murray and Partly Sunny near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murray to Paducah?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Murray and 23.5 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murray and Partly Sunny near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murray and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 36.29 mi (58.41 km).
#1 Murray
City in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 19,437 |
| Coordinates | 36.6103300, -88.3147600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
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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