Trip from Augusta, KY to Hopkinsville, KY

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

286 mi

460 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 18m ★

6 AM

5h 31m

8 AM

5h 58m

10 AM

5h 41m

12 PM

5h 38m

3 PM

5h 42m

5 PM

5h 57m

8 PM

5h 23m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Augusta, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 286 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, US 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

143 miles from Augusta, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 31m highway drive covering 286 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 98 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 98 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

936 ft 743 ft

Total Climb

216 ft

Total Descent

194 ft

Highest Point

936 ft

~83.4 mi in

Elevation Range

194 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 286 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 81.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 160.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward US 60 West: Versailles

160.8 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...

161 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...

259.6 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 38B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

285 mi into trip | ~5h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 68, KY 80

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 9 Toward US 68, KY 80

Towns Along This Route

Between Augusta, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.

Elizabethtown

87.5 mi in | ~1h 54m

Paducah

160.8 mi in | ~3h 14m

Western Kentucky Parkway West

161 mi in | ~3h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway	98 mi	1h 45m
Bluegrass Parkway	70.6 mi	1h 15m
US 68	39.4 mi	49m
I 169	24.7 mi	26m
AA Highway	12.4 mi	15m
Lexington Road	8.1 mi	9m
Paris Pike	5.9 mi	6m
West New Circle Road	5.8 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — 98 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

161 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn left onto East 4th Street

158 ft · 8 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

224 ft · 14 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn left onto KY 8

0.6 mi · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

Turn right onto KY 19

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Augusta Chatham Road

Turn left onto KY 9; AA

12 mi · 15 min · AA Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 68

3.4 mi · 4 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

Continue on US 68

39 mi · 49 min · US 68

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bank Row Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 27; US 68

6.8 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 27; US 68

5.9 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike

Continue on US 27; US 68

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

Turn right onto US KY4

5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 5B Toward US 60 West: Versailles Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 60

4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 60

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lexington Road

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward Elizabethtown

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 65

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 38B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 169

281 ft · 3 sec · I 169

Continue on I 169

25 mi · 26 min · I 169

Exit 106A

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 9 Toward US 68, KY 80

Keep slight right at fork

184 ft · 4 sec

Exit 9 Toward US 68, KY 80

Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80

0.3 mi · 29 sec · McLean Avenue

Turn right onto US 41; KY 109

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 9th Street

Turn left onto Bethel Street

301 ft · 13 sec · Bethel Street

Arrive at destination

Bethel Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 143 miles from Augusta, KY, or about 2h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143 miles or 2h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 34m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Augusta, KY

This is one driving day of about 286 miles and 5h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 98 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143 mi from Augusta, KY · 2h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

143 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

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143 miles from Augusta, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98 miles.

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

$43.44 one way

$86.88 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$47.89	$95.78
premium	$4.80	$53.99	$107.98
diesel	$5.64	$63.54	$127.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.8	1	$30.03	$13.73
Efficient EV	71.5	0	$25.03	$11.44
EV Truck/SUV	114.4	1	$40.04	$18.30

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 13 hours ago

Origin

Augusta, KY

Evening in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

E 3 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

4:08 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

10 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

5h 31m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Augusta, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 286 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, US 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 143 miles from Augusta, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Augusta, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 743 ft to 936 ft elevation with about 216 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Augusta, KY to Hopkinsville, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hopkinsville, KY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Augusta, KY

Hopkinsville, KY

1 hour earlier

10 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 31m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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