How far is Paducah, KY from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?
The driving distance from Paducah, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is about 209 miles (336.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Settlement in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paducah and Pleasure Ridge Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paducah and Pleasure Ridge Park.
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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
97.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
2579 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Elizabethtown Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on North Dixie Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on Dixie Highway North
22.9 mi · 31 min · Dixie Highway North
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
110 m · 20 sec · Feyhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Bayshore Court
6 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paducah and Pleasure Ridge Park.
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
97.6 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paducah and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paducah to Pleasure Ridge Park?
The road trip is about 209 miles (336.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 104.4 miles from Paducah and 104.6 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paducah and Pleasure Ridge Park, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paducah and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.
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 Pleasure Ridge Park. Straight-line distance: 167.03 mi (268.81 km).
#1 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasure Ridge Park
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 25,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.1453500, -85.8583000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasure Ridge Park (-85.8583, 38.14535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 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 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.35 | $68.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
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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