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Paducah, Texas
Skip unless you are driving US 83 or 70 and need a meal or a bed. Half an hour for the courthouse and depot museum, then move on.
Paducah is a farming town of about 1,500 people in the North Central Plains, 30 miles south of Childress. Its main draws are the 1930 Cottle County Courthouse and a small heritage museum in the restored rail depot. Most travellers pass through on US 83 or 70 without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures)
- Airports
- LBB · SPS · CDS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paducah, Texas911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paducah, Texas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive west via US 62/70 and US 84; nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable along Easly Street (US 83).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$80 · High US$120
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive west via US 62/70 and US 84; nearest major airport.) · SPS Wichita Falls Regional Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive east via US 287 and US 70; check.) · CDS Childress Municipal Airport (About 30 min north via US 83; limited service, check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest May (7 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paducah, Texas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
4 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable along Easly Street (US 83). A car is needed to reach the Matador Wildlife Management Area or any nearby town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Matador Wildlife Management Area
goDoor to door: 20 min
FM 3256 northwest, about 20 min
Hunting and wildlife viewing; check season and permits.
Door to door: 40 min
US 70 east then north, about 40 min
Home of Bob Wills; small museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Easly Street (US 83)
Two motels along the main road; basic, no frills.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80
- Mid
- $80–120
- High
- $120+
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$80 | US$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$80 | US$160 |
| Meal at Cracker's Steak House2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Gas (50 miles round trip)1 × US$10 | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$28 |
| Trip total≈ US$154 per person per day, bed included | US$308 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries | $8–12 |
| Motel room per night | $60–100 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Restaurant hours can be irregular; call ahead.
- No ATM in town? Check before relying on cash.
- Cell service may be spotty on the highways around Paducah.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Paducah → Childress by car: about 30 min, 30 miles
- Paducah → Abilene by car: about 2 h, 120 miles
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paducah, Texas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the courthouse and museum with verified hours.
- Eat pages for Cracker's Steak House and Dixie Maid Store with last orders.
- Sleep pages for the two motels with check-in/out times.
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