How far is Paducah, KY from Campbellsville, KY?

The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.77 mi
03h 55m
Flight
180.17 mi
289.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.17 mi
Kilometers
289.95 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.77 mi
Kilometers
340.81 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Paducah
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paducah
2026-04-18T12:34
Arrive Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paducah
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
McHenry
KY

Settlement in Kentucky

From Paducah
105.8 mi
01h 57m
To Campbellsville
106 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Campbellsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Campbellsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    1060 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wayne Sullivan Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clarks River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Reidland Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Reidland Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Kentucky Dam Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Dam Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    99.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Campbellsville Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1332 ft · 21 sec · East Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Campbellsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.6 mi · 47%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 18%
Kentucky Dam Road
26.3 mi · 12%
Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 6%
Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 6%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

99.2 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
180.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McHenry
01h 57m from Paducah
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paducah and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Campbellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Campbellsville?

The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

McHenry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Paducah and 106 miles from Campbellsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paducah and Campbellsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paducah and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Campbellsville.

Stop Ideas Near McHenry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McHenry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McHenry.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

50 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

87 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

102 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 180.17 mi (289.95 km).

Paducah

#1 Paducah

City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

Population24,883
Coordinates37.0833900, -88.6000500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Campbellsville

#2 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Paducah (-88.60005, 37.08339)
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.29 L · about $28.17
Round trip
$56.34
14.94 gal · 56.58 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.17 $56.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.77 $63.54
Premium $4.65 $34.77 $69.53
Diesel $5.30 $39.62 $79.24

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Paducah, KY and Campbellsville, KY. The current time in Paducah is 12:34:08, although it is 13:34:08 in Campbellsville.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.