Trip from Claryville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY

Drive Time

5h 8m

Distance

267.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Claryville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 267.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Licking Pike, Creektrace Road, Decoursey Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.67 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

133.6 miles from Claryville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 267.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Licking Pike	0 mi	0m
Creektrace Road	0 mi	0m
Decoursey Pike	0 mi	0m
Visalia Road	0 mi	0m
Staffordsburg Road	0 mi	0m
Maverick Road	0 mi	0m
Taylor Mill Road	0 mi	0m
Walton Nicholson Pike	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Licking Pike — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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At the end of the road, turn right

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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Licking Pike

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Turn left onto Creektrace Road

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Decoursey Pike

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Turn right onto Visalia Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Staffordsburg Road

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Turn left onto Maverick Road

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Turn left onto Taylor Mill Road

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Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

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Continue on Walton Nicholson Road

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Turn right onto Dixie Highway

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Continue on North Main Street

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Turn right onto Old Beaver Road

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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

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Keep slight left to continue on School Road

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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway

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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis

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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis

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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

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Merge slight left

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

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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

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Merge slight left

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

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Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

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Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

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Turn right onto East 9th Street

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Turn left onto Bethel Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.6 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Bowling Green, KY

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.6 mi from Claryville, KY

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Bowling Green, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.6 miles from Claryville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$39.67	$79.34
midgrade	$4.25	$44.74	$89.48
premium	$4.65	$48.96	$97.92
diesel	$5.30	$55.80	$111.59

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way.

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 $39.67 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.

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