New Orleans to Paducah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Paducah?

The distance from New Orleans to Paducah is 500 miles (804.7 km) as the crow flies. Paducah is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600 miles, taking about 12h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans 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.