Columbus, Mississippi to Paducah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248.1 miles 399.2 km · straight line
310.1 miles estimated 499 km · driving distance
6h 14min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Mississippi from Paducah?

The distance from Columbus, Mississippi to Paducah is 248.1 miles (399.2 km) as the crow flies. Paducah is located N of Columbus, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 310.1 miles, taking about 6h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Mississippi in Mississippi and Paducah in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Mississippi 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.

How to Get from Columbus, Mississippi to Paducah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 14min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 29min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 55min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Mississippi & Paducah

Quick Facts

Columbus, Mississippi
33.50°N, 88.43°W
America/Chicago
66m elevation
Paducah
37.08°N, 88.60°W
America/Chicago
104m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients