How far is Williamsburg, KY from Paducah, KY?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, KY to Paducah, KY is about 318 miles (511.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Paducah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Paducah.
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Start on North 2nd Street
42 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 27
26.2 mi · 30 min · US Route 27
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
1272 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
3196 ft · 54 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 Williamsburg and Paducah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 01h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny then 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 Williamsburg to Paducah?
The road trip is about 318 miles (511.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Williamsburg and 167 miles from Paducah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.31 one way or $84.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Williamsburg and Paducah, 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 Mostly Sunny around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paducah.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Paducah. Straight-line distance: 246.4 mi (396.54 km).
#1 Williamsburg
City in Kentucky
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 36.7434200, -84.1596600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.22 | $104.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.51 | $119.02 |
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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