How far is Princeton, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Princeton, KY to Paducah, KY is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Paducah.
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Start on East Market Street
22 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Market Street
1522 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Marion Road
2530 ft · 43 sec · Marion Road
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Take the ramp left
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah
1898 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Dam Road
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Continue on Clarks River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Clarks River Road
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Turn right onto Wayne Sullivan Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wayne Sullivan Drive
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1471 ft · 1 min · 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 Princeton and Paducah.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 24 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Princeton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Paducah?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Princeton and 23.8 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Princeton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Rivers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 39.61 mi (63.75 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 6,063 |
| Coordinates | 37.1092200, -87.8819600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: Washington Street (-88.600033, 37.083363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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