How far is Oldham County, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Oldham County, KY to Paducah, KY is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oldham County and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oldham County and Paducah.
-
1
Start on Margate Court
56 m · 13 sec · Margate Court
-
2
Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard
940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 393
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto W Highway 146
5.1 mi · 8 min · W Highway 146
-
5
Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
60 m · 5 sec · Dogwood Lane
-
6
Turn right onto Lagrange Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road
-
7
Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road
-
8
Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
-
9
Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road
-
10
Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South
2400 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville
1751 ft · 43 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
-
17
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
-
18
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
-
19
Merge slight left
37.4 mi · 40 min
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
-
21
Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 10 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
1898 ft · 46 sec
-
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
40 m · 4 sec
-
24
Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
-
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Dam Road
-
26
Continue on Clarks River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road
-
27
Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive
-
28
Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
-
29
Turn left onto Washington Street
1471 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oldham County 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
98 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oldham County and Partly Cloudy near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oldham County to Paducah?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Oldham County and 119.6 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oldham County and Paducah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oldham County and Partly Cloudy near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam
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 Beaver Dam.
Madisonville, KY
Evansville, IN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oldham County and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 194.72 mi (313.37 km).
#1 Oldham County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 66,999 |
| Coordinates | 38.3994400, -85.4483700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.45 | $88.90 |
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 · Jul 28, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.