How far is Paducah, KY from Flatwoods, KY?

The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 374.3 miles (602.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.2 miles (541 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
374.34 mi
07h 00m
Flight
336.13 mi
540.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.13 mi
Kilometers
540.95 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.34 mi
Kilometers
602.44 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Paducah
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paducah
2026-04-16T00:51
Arrive Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:01 PM to 3:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paducah
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
New Haven
KY

City in Kentucky

From Paducah
186.9 mi
03h 30m
To Flatwoods
187.5 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup

    1.4 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    843 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road

  32. 32

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Greenbo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard

  34. 34

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

    1500 ft · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Argillite Road

    3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Powell Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 27%
I 64 East
97.6 mi · 26%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 19%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 10%
Kentucky Dam Road
26.3 mi · 7%
Industrial Parkway
9.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
336.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
03h 30m from Paducah
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paducah and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.3 miles (602.4 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.9 miles from Paducah and 187.5 miles from Flatwoods.

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

The direct path is about 336.2 miles (541 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.81 one way or $99.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Paducah and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Stop Ideas Near New Haven

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Haven, 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 New Haven.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

68 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 336.13 mi (540.95 km).

Paducah

#1 Paducah

City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Paducah (-88.60005, 37.08339)
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
50 L · about $49.81
Round trip
$99.63
26.42 gal · 100 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.81 $99.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.18 $112.36
Premium $4.65 $61.48 $122.96
Diesel $5.30 $70.07 $140.13

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Paducah, KY and Flatwoods, KY. The current time in Paducah is 00:51:08, although it is 01:51:08 in Flatwoods.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.