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Trip from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY

Drive Time

57m

Distance

46.7 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Auburn, KY, KY

Auburn, KY

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Downtown Hopkinsville, KY, KY

Hopkinsville, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 68, Hopkinsville Road, East 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.3 miles from Auburn, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 57m highway drive covering 46.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 68 and Hopkinsville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 36 miles on US 68.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

681 ft 582 ft

Total Climb

164 ft

Total Descent

263 ft

Highest Point

681 ft

~1.9 mi in

Elevation Range

99 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and Hopkinsville Road. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Maple Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 57m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 103 / North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | KY 103 / North College Street

Turn right onto KY 103 / North College Street

Navigation decision point

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

3
46 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street

Turn right onto US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street

Navigation decision point

4
46.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | Bethel Street

Turn left onto Bethel Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 68 36 mi 42m
Hopkinsville Road 7.9 mi 9m
East 9th Street 0.7 mi 1m
East 4th Street 0.6 mi <1m
North College Street 0.4 mi <1m
West 4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Maple Street 0.2 mi <1m
Franklin Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 68 — 36 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.

1

Start on Pearl Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Pearl Street
2

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Maple Street
3

Turn right onto KY 103

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North College Street
4

Turn left onto US 68; KY 80

9.6 mi · 11 min · US 68; KY 80
5

Continue on US 68 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Franklin Street
6

Continue on US 68 Business

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Franklin Road
7

Continue on US 68 Business

373 ft · 6 sec · Franklin Street
8

Continue on US 68 Business

0.6 mi · 54 sec · East 4th Street
9

Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519

129 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
10

Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519

227 ft · 5 sec · West 4th Street
11

Continue on US 68 Business

0.3 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Street
12

Continue on US 68 Business

7.9 mi · 9 min · Hopkinsville Road
13

Continue on US 68; KY 80

26 mi · 31 min · US 68; KY 80
14

Turn right onto US 41; KY 109

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 9th Street
15

Turn left onto Bethel Street

301 ft · 13 sec · Bethel Street
16

Arrive at destination

Bethel Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Auburn, KY, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 46.7 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.3 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkinsville, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Auburn, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Auburn, KY

This is one driving day of about 46.7 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Auburn, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 68 for about 36 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.3 mi from Auburn, KY · 29m into the drive

Downtown Nashville, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Auburn, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hopkinsville, KY

The final approach into Hopkinsville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hopkinsville, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.09 one way

$14.19 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $7.82 $15.64
premium $4.80 $8.82 $17.63
diesel $5.64 $10.38 $20.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Auburn, KY

Afternoon in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Hopkinsville, KY

Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 68, Hopkinsville Road, East 9th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Auburn, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 57m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 103 / North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 582 ft to 681 ft elevation with about 164 ft of total climbing.

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