Origin
Clay City, KY
Evening in Clay City on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clay City, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
248.2 mi
399 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clay City, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clay City, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 248.2 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountain Parkway, I 64 West, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.80 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
124.1 miles from Clay City, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 37m drive with frequent turns across 248.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain Parkway 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 4h 37m 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 Clay City, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Parkway | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| West New Circle Road | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay City, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
16 mi
·
17 min
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Mountain Parkway
4
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
16 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
7
Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Broadway
8
Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West New Circle Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 60 West: Versailles
10
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
11
Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
12
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
13
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
14
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
17
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
18
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paducah, Elizabethtown
19
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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I 169 South: Hopkinsville
21
Merge slight left
282 ft
·
3 sec
22
Continue straight
25 mi
·
26 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 68, KY 80
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80
184 ft
·
5 sec
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US 68, KY 80
25
Turn straight onto McLean Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
McLean Avenue
26
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
27
Turn left onto Bethel Street
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 124.1 miles from Clay City, KY, or about 2h 18m 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 55 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.1 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
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 Clay City, 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 Clay City, KY
This is one driving day of about 248.2 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Clay City, 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 124.1 mi from Clay City, KY · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Clay City, 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
$38.80 one way
$77.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.60 | $85.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.76 | $95.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.80 | $109.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.06 | $11.91 |
| Efficient EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.72 | $9.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.3 | 1 | $34.75 | $15.88 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Evening in Hopkinsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
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
4h 37m 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 Clay City, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 248.2 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain Parkway, I 64 West, US 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.1 miles from Clay City, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.80 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 4h 37m 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 Clay City, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clay City, KY to Hopkinsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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