Little Rock to Paducah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262 miles 421.7 km · straight line
327.5 miles estimated 527.1 km · driving distance
6h 35min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Paducah?

The distance from Little Rock to Paducah is 262 miles (421.7 km) as the crow flies. Paducah is located NE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 327.5 miles, taking about 6h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas 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. 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Paducah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 35min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 54min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 15min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Paducah

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients