How far is Paducah, KY from Okolona, KY?
The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Okolona, KY is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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 03h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Okolona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Okolona.
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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
34.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1065: Okolona, Fairdale
2079 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Outer Loop
1.5 km · 2 min · Outer Loop
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Turn left onto Preston Highway
1100 ft · 35 sec · Preston Highway
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Turn right
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Okolona.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paducah and Mostly Sunny near Okolona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Okolona?
The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 104.1 miles from Paducah and 104.3 miles from Okolona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paducah and Okolona, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paducah and Mostly Sunny near Okolona.
Stop Ideas Near McHenry
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 McHenry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paducah and Okolona. Straight-line distance: 175.34 mi (282.19 km).
#1 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okolona
City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 17,134 |
| Coordinates | 38.1411800, -85.6877400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okolona (-85.68774, 38.14118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.98 | $77.97 |
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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