Paducah, TX Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 4 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 400 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Paducah, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
496.5 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
6h 29m
Rhode Island, 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 400 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 45m. 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 456 miles (8h 39m), while the shortest is just 344 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Paducah, TX are El Paso, TX (455.7 mi, 8h 39m) and Austin, TX (343.6 mi, 6h 50m). 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 400-mile trip from Paducah, TX, budget about $59 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 2 mapped routes leaving Paducah, TX and 4 routes heading into Paducah, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 344 to 456 miles.
The longest mapped route from Paducah, TX covers 456 miles and takes approximately 8h 39m. Shorter options start at just 344 miles.
The average route from Paducah, TX runs about 400 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 400-mile trip from Paducah, TX costs roughly $59 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 El Paso, TX and Austin, 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.
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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