McAlester to Paducah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is McAlester from Paducah?

The distance from McAlester to Paducah is 427.3 miles (687.6 km) as the crow flies. Paducah is located ENE of McAlester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 512.7 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — McAlester in Oklahoma 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 McAlester 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.