How far is Van Buren, MO from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Van Buren, MO to Paducah, KY is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Paducah.
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Start on Main Street
62 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto James Street
1158 ft · 23 sec · James Street
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Turn left
35.1 mi · 41 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 Van Buren 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.
North Westwood Boulevard
Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 01h 12m
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 Sunny leaving Van Buren and Partly Sunny near Paducah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Paducah?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Penermon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Van Buren and 77.2 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.62 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Van Buren and Partly Sunny near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Penermon
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 Penermon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.52 km).
#1 Van Buren
City in Carter County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 798 |
| Coordinates | 36.9956100, -91.0145700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.80 | $20.62 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $32.67 | $65.33 |
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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