How far is Russellville, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Russellville, KY to Paducah, KY is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Paducah.
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Start on East 4th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 42 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 Russellville and Paducah.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 68
Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Rain Showers leaving Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Paducah?
The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Cadiz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Russellville and 56.8 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Russellville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Cadiz
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 Russellville and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 95.98 mi (154.46 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 7,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.8453200, -86.8872200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
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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