Origin
Claryville, KY
Evening in Claryville on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claryville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
267.2 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claryville, KY
Tom Fisk
Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 267.2 miles across Kentucky, this journey from Claryville to Hopkinsville is a commitment that takes approximately 5 hours and 8 minutes of drive time. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like South Licking Pike, Creektrace Road, and Decoursey Pike, it functions best as a dedicated single-day trip. You should budget roughly $40 for fuel to cover the distance. While both towns sit within the Southeast region, the transit between them requires your full attention due to the winding nature of the path. It is a practical trek for those who prefer backroads over the monotony of major interstates, though you should be prepared for a steady day behind the wheel.
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
133.6 miles from Claryville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that avoids high-speed interstate travel entirely. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local arteries for the duration of the 267.2-mile trip. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on South Licking Pike, meaning this route demands constant engagement and frequent steering adjustments. Unlike a standard highway cruise, the personality of this drive is technical and intimate, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between various local roads. It is an ideal choice if you enjoy active, hands-on driving rather than passive highway miles.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Licking Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Claryville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Licking Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creektrace Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Decoursey Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Visalia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Staffordsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maverick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taylor Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Licking Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claryville, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
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51 sec
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the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
486 ft
·
38 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Licking Pike
1.6 mi
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3 min
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South Licking Pike
4
Turn left onto Creektrace Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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Creektrace Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Decoursey Pike
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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Decoursey Pike
6
Turn right onto Visalia Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Visalia Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Staffordsburg Road
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Staffordsburg Road
8
Turn left onto Maverick Road
397 ft
·
9 sec
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Maverick Road
9
Turn left onto Taylor Mill Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Taylor Mill Road
10
Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi
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6 min
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Walton Nicholson Pike
11
Continue on Walton Nicholson Road
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Walton Nicholson Road
12
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
0.6 mi
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54 sec
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Dixie Highway
13
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
14
Turn right onto Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Old Beaver Road
15
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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Stephenson Mill Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on School Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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School Road
17
Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Mary Grubbs Highway
18
Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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I 75 North: Cincinnati
19
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
0.9 mi
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1 min
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I 71 South: Louisville
21
Continue straight
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
22
Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
23
Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10.0 mi
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13 min
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Henry Watterson Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1.0 mi
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1 min
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I 65 South: Nashville
27
Merge slight left
39 mi
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42 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
29
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
30
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Paducah, Elizabethtown
31
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
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1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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I 169 South: Hopkinsville
33
Merge slight left
282 ft
·
3 sec
34
Continue straight
25 mi
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26 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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US 68, KY 80
36
Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80
184 ft
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5 sec
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US 68, KY 80
37
Turn straight onto McLean Avenue
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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McLean Avenue
38
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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East 9th Street
39
Turn left onto Bethel Street
302 ft
·
13 sec
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Bethel Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway relief, plan to depart early in the morning to ensure you reach Hopkinsville before fatigue sets in. You have one scheduled stop to build into your itinerary, which will be essential for stretching your legs given the technical nature of the roads. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $40 cost estimate assumes consistent travel; rural roads may offer fewer refueling options than major corridors. Given the complexity of the road layout, verify your navigation before leaving Claryville to stay on track through the numerous turns. Prioritize steady pacing over speed, as the winding local roads are not designed for rapid transit.
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 133.6 miles from Claryville, KY, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.6 miles or 2h 34m 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 13m
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 Claryville, 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 Claryville, KY
This is one driving day of about 267.2 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claryville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.6 mi from Claryville, KY · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.6 miles from Claryville, 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
$40.58 one way
$81.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $44.74 | $89.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $50.44 | $100.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.36 | $118.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.06 | $12.83 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.41 | $17.10 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Hopkinsville, KY
Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
4:09 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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 8m 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 Claryville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 267.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Licking Pike, Creektrace Road, Decoursey Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.6 miles from Claryville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.58 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Claryville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Claryville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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