Nearby towns
Towns near Paducah
When Paducah fills up, look a little farther out. Here’s each town with its drive time to downtown Paducah.
Paducah, KY
About 10 minutes to downtown Paducah
The most hotels, extended-stays, and rentals in the area, plus supply houses and quick access to I-24. It fills up first when big jobs are running, so book early.
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Kevil, KY
About 20 minutes to downtown Paducah
A small town west of Paducah on US 60. Lodging here is limited, so crews working out this way often stay on the west side of Paducah.
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Metropolis, IL
About 15 minutes to downtown Paducah
Just across the Ohio River in Illinois, one bridge away on I-24. Its hotels are a good backup when Paducah is booked up.
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Benton, KY
About 30 minutes to downtown Paducah
The Marshall County seat, on I-69 between Paducah and Kentucky Lake. Quieter than Paducah, with hotels and rental homes in town.
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Mayfield, KY
About 30 minutes to downtown Paducah
The Graves County seat, south of Paducah on I-69. Rebuilding since the 2021 tornado has kept steady construction work in town.
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Calvert City, KY
About 20 minutes to downtown Paducah
On I-24 along the Tennessee River, home to a large industrial corridor and close to Kentucky Dam. Hotels sit right off the interstate.
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Kentucky Lake area
About 30 to 45 minutes to downtown Paducah
Lake homes and cabins around Gilbertsville, Draffenville, and Aurora. Bigger houses can fit a whole crew, but summer weekends book up fast.
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