Road Trips from Paducah, KY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
1.4h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Franklin, KY
2h 39m129.1 mi one way
Owensboro, KY
2h 30m129.4 mi one way
Elizabethtown, KY
3h 11m172.4 mi one way
Fern Creek, KY
3h 59m214.4 mi one way
Bardstown, KY
3h 39m196.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
Louisville, KY
4h 2m216.9 mi one way
Berea, KY
5h 16m270.4 mi one way
Lexington, KY
4h 49m258.8 mi one way
Cynthiana, KY
5h 25m282.9 mi one way
Danville, KY
4h 26m239.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Hopkinsville, KY
1h 25m72.8 mi one way
Franklin, KY
2h 39m129.1 mi one way
Owensboro, KY
2h 30m129.4 mi one way
Louisville, KY
4h 2m216.9 mi one way
Hopkinsville, KY
1h 25m72.8 mi one way
Louisville, KY
4h 2m216.9 mi one way
Elizabethtown, KY
3h 11m172.4 mi one way
Lexington, KY
4h 49m258.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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