How far is Paducah, KY from Madisonville, KY?
The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Madisonville, KY is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Madisonville.
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Start on Washington Street
1060 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive
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Turn left onto Clarks River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road
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Turn straight onto Reidland Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Reidland Road
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Turn straight onto Kentucky Dam Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Dam Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Henderson
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 70: Madisonville, Central City
1047 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Anton Road
139 m · 16 sec · Anton Road
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Continue on East Center Street
2956 ft · 1 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Arch Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Arch Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
680 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Madisonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Paducah and Sunny near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Eddyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Paducah and 41.1 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paducah and Sunny near Madisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Eddyville
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 Eddyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 62.91 mi (101.25 km).
#1 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madisonville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 18,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.3281000, -87.4988900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-87.49889, 37.3281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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