How far is Paducah, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and suggestions for your trip from Paducah, Kentucky to Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The distance is approximately 173 miles (278 kilometers), and the estimated travel time is 2 hours and 38 minutes via Western Kentucky Pkwy. Please note that your destination is in a different time zone.

Directions

1. 🚗 Head northeast on Washington St toward S 6th St.
2. 🚦 Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto S 4th St.
3. 🛣️ Continue onto Wayne Sullivan Dr.
4. 🚦 Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-62 E/Clarks River Rd.
5. 🛣️ Take I-24 E to I-69 N and Western Kentucky Pkwy to Elizabethtown Bypass in Elizabethtown.
6. 🛣️ Take exit 136 from Western Kentucky Pkwy.
7. 🚗 Turn left onto Elizabethtown Bypass, then turn right onto College St.
8. 🚦 Turn left onto S Miles St, and then left onto W Poplar St.
9. 🚗 Turn right onto Morningside Dr, and finally, turn left at the 1st cross street onto Meadow Ln.

Tips & Suggestions

• ⏰ Plan your journey according to the time zone difference at your destination.
• ⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip.
• 🚓 Observe speed limits and traffic rules to ensure a safe journey.
• 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks for the road to stay refreshed.
• 📱 Bring a phone charger or power bank for your devices during the drive.
• 🧴 Don't forget to bring sunscreen and sunglasses if it's a sunny day.
• 🗺️ Keep a physical map or GPS navigation system handy in case of any detours.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Paducah and Elizabethtown is 156.26 miles (251.48 km).

Flight distance from Paducah, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is 156.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Paducah to Elizabethtown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Paducah, Kentucky to Elizabethtown, Kentucky is: 172.27 miles (277.24 km) by car.

Driving from Paducah to Elizabethtown will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.

#1 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

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population	30331
GPS Coordinates	37°41'38"N 85°51'33"W
Latitude	37.6939500
Longitude	-85.8591300
Altitude	221
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Paducah and Elizabethtown

The distance between Paducah and Elizabethtown is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Paducah, KY and Elizabethtown, KY. The current time in Paducah is 09:21:42, although it is 10:21:42 in Elizabethtown.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.01 liters (6.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Paducah and Elizabethtown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Paducah to Elizabethtown is $19.4 (diesel $25.57).

Kentucky gas prices.

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 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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