Paducah, TX Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Paducah, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 412 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Paducah, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
524.5 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 4m
Plano, TX
Plan Around Paducah, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Paducah, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Paducah, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Paducah, TX
Driving from Paducah, TX
On average, trips departing from Paducah, TX run 412 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 49m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 525 miles (9h 42m), while the shortest is just 256 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Paducah, TX are Corpus Christi, TX (524.5 mi, 9h 42m), El Paso, TX (455.7 mi, 8h 39m), and Plano, TX (255.7 mi, 5h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 412-mile trip from Paducah, TX, budget about $61 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Paducah, TX and 5 routes heading into Paducah, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 256 to 525 miles.
The longest mapped route from Paducah, TX covers 525 miles and takes approximately 9h 42m. Shorter options start at just 256 miles.
The average route from Paducah, TX runs about 412 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 412-mile trip from Paducah, TX costs roughly $61 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Paducah, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, El Paso, TX and Plano, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Paducah, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
953
Median Income
$35,521
Median Home Value
$47,800
Median Age
41.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Paducah, TX.
Cottle County Courthouse Historic District
historic district in Paducah, Cottle County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q982382), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Paducah, TX
Paducah is a small town in the North Central Plains of Texas.
1 Cottle County Courthouse. Built in 1930. (updated Mar 2025) Heritage Museum. In the restored rail depot on Hwy 83 N.
Cracker's Steak House, 1112 Easly St, ☏ +1 806 492-3171. Dixie Maid Store, 1618 Easly St, ☏ +1 806 492-3460.
Town House Motel, 1301 Easly St, ☏ +1 806 492-3595. Hunters Lodge Motel, 902 11th St, ☏ +1 806 492-2167.
Paducah is on US 83, 30 miles south of Childress. It is also on Route 70 between Matador and Crowell.
Travel tips adapted from Paducah (Texas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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