How far is Parsons, KS from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Paducah, KY is about 414.9 miles (667.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Howell County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Paducah.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 24000 Road
26.2 mi · 31 min · 24000 Road
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Base Line Boulevard
16.9 mi · 23 min · Base Line Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1114 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO V, MO D: Alba
1611 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Garrison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Garrison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Northwoods Street
1212 ft · 23 sec · East Northwoods Street
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Continue on East Java Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street
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Turn left
36 mi · 42 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Springfield
3171 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway
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Continue straight
81.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
823 ft · 14 sec · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
756 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 Business South, US 60 East , US 62, MO 77: Charleston, Wyatt
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1112 ft · 14 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lee Street
724 ft · 9 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1090 ft · 16 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1 km · 44 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Paducah Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on West Kentucky Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · West Kentucky Drive
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Continue on Paducah Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Paducah Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on Old Hinkleville Road
11.8 mi · 15 min · Old Hinkleville Road
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Continue on Park Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
2480 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
814 ft · 18 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
127 m · 24 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
49 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsons and Paducah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Parsons and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsons to Paducah?
The road trip is about 414.9 miles (667.7 km) and usually takes 08h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.1 miles from Parsons and 207.8 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.21 one way or $110.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parsons and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paducah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 366.88 mi (590.44 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paducah
City in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 24,883 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -88.6000500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paducah (-88.60005, 37.08339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 668 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $55.21 | $110.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.26 | $124.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.13 | $136.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.65 | $155.30 |
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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