Traveling to Paducah

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Geographically Centered

At the meeting point of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, Paducah is easy to reach and unforgettable to experience. Located halfway between Nashville and St. Louis along Interstate 24, our central spot makes getting here simple for attendees traveling by car.

To spark a little adventure, our Road Trip Paducah, Kentucky inspiration guide highlights five regional routes—perfect for discovering the many ways to explore Kentucky and its surrounding destinations before or after your event.

Nearby Cities

Paducah is within an afternoon's drive of many major metropolitan areas including:

• 140 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee

• 170 miles miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri

• 180 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee

• 220 miles west of Louisville, Kentucky

• 300 miles southwest of Indianapolis, Indiana

• 320 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio

• 370 miles south of Chicago, Illinois

• 380 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia

Fly PAH!

Air travel is just as convenient. Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) has connected Paducah to the world for more than 70 years and now welcomes visitors with a brand-new, state-of-the-art terminal. Travelers enjoy accessible parking, small crowds, and daily nonstop flights on Contour Airlines to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. 

For added ease, PATS Dial-A-Ride provides scheduled transportation between PAH and area hotels with 24-hour advance registration—making every arrival and departure seamless.