How far is Paducah, KY from Middletown, KY?
The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Middletown, KY is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Middletown.
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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 right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn left onto North Madison Avenue
143 m · 20 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
69 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Middletown.
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
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paducah and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Middletown?
The road trip is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 112.1 miles from Paducah and 112.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paducah and Middletown, 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 Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 185.67 mi (298.81 km).
#1 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 38.2453500, -85.5388500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-85.53885, 38.24535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
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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