How far is Paducah, KY from Oldham County, KY?
The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Oldham County, KY is about 236 miles (379.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Oldham County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Oldham County.
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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
19.4 mi · 22 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane
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Turn right onto Lagrange Road
4 mi · 6 min · Lagrange Road
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Continue on W Highway 146
1.1 mi · 2 min · W Highway 146
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Turn left onto North Highway 393
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393
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Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard
940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard
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Turn right onto Margate Court
56 m · 8 sec · Margate Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Margate Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Oldham County.
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 Cloudy leaving Paducah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oldham County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Oldham County?
The road trip is about 236 miles (379.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 117.9 miles from Paducah and 118.1 miles from Oldham County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paducah and Oldham County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Paducah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oldham County.
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 Oldham County. Straight-line distance: 194.72 mi (313.37 km).
#1 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oldham County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 66,999 |
| Coordinates | 38.3994400, -85.4483700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oldham County (-85.44837, 38.39944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
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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