Baton Rouge to Paducah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Paducah?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Paducah is 481.6 miles (775.1 km) as the crow flies. Paducah is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 577.9 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Paducah in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and Paducah. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.