Trip from Georgetown, KY to Hopkinsville, KY

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

214.6 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 49m ★

6 AM

4h 2m

8 AM

4h 28m

10 AM

4h 11m

12 PM

4h 8m

3 PM

4h 12m

5 PM

4h 26m

8 PM

3h 54m

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

Connecting Georgetown to Hopkinsville, this 214.6-mile journey across Kentucky is a straightforward trip that takes approximately 4 hours and 1 minute of drive time. Because it is a highway-focused route, you can easily complete the trek in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $33 for fuel, making this an economical option for travel within the Southeast region. Utilizing the Bluegrass Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway, and I-169, you will find the path is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this route provides a consistent pace for your travel plans.

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

107.3 miles from Georgetown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive defined by speed and efficiency, as 91% of your journey takes place on highways. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Western Kentucky Parkway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 98 miles. The transition between the Bluegrass Parkway and I-169 keeps the drive moving steadily, shifting from regional corridors to primary transit arteries. While you won't encounter technical mountain roads or winding back lanes, the consistency of the pavement allows you to maintain a steady rhythm. Behind the wheel, you will find the experience is largely a focused interstate grind that prioritizes covering distance quickly.

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.

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 8.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 214.6 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 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

8.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Midway, Versailles

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

Exit 65 Toward Midway, Versailles

89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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...

89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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...

188.2 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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

213.5 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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 Georgetown, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.

Paducah

89.4 mi in | ~1h 45m

Western Kentucky Parkway West

89.6 mi in | ~1h 45m

Elizabethtown

89.8 mi in | ~1h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway	98 mi	1h 45m
Bluegrass Parkway	67.6 mi	1h 12m
I 169	24.7 mi	26m
Midway Road	6.3 mi	9m
Paynes Depot Road	3.9 mi	5m
I 64	3 mi	3m
North Main Street	1.4 mi	2m
I 65	1.2 mi	1m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Court Street

35 ft · 6 sec · South Court Street

Turn left onto US 460

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 460

390 ft · 11 sec · Frankfort Road

Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road

3.9 mi · 5 min · Paynes Depot Road

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Merge onto I 64

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 65 Toward Midway, Versailles

Turn slight left

110 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto KY 341

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Georgetown Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 421

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Leestown Road

Turn left onto US 62

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Midway Road

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Winter Street

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Versailles Road

Continue on US 62

5.8 mi · 8 min · Midway Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 60; US 62

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Frankfort Road

Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Frankfort Street

Continue on US 60 Business; US 62

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on KY 33

0.7 mi · 1 min · Troy Pike

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway

68 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Use the none lane.

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

Planning your departure is simple since this route is manageable in one day, but aiming for an early start helps you avoid potential congestion on busier stretches. With one recommended stop planned into your itinerary, look to break up the 4-hour drive roughly halfway to stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that 98-mile stretch on the Western Kentucky Parkway where services might be more spread out. Since you are spending most of your time on major parkways and interstates, ensure your cruise control is ready for the long, flat segments. Take advantage of the flexibility this direct route offers to reach Hopkinsville at a time that best suits your schedule.

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 107.3 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 5m 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.3 miles or 2h 5m 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 18m

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 Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY

This is one driving day of about 214.6 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Georgetown, 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 107.3 mi from Georgetown, KY · 2h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

107 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

Louisville, 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 107.3 miles from Georgetown, 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

$32.60 one way

$65.19 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$35.93	$71.87
premium	$4.80	$40.51	$81.02
diesel	$5.64	$47.68	$95.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.4	0	$22.53	$10.30
Efficient EV	53.7	0	$18.78	$8.58
EV Truck/SUV	85.8	1	$30.04	$13.73

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Georgetown, KY

Evening in Georgetown on Sunday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

4h 1m 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 Georgetown, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 214.6 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, I 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.3 miles from Georgetown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.60 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 Georgetown, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.

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Trip from Georgetown, KY to Hopkinsville, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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

Georgetown, KY

Hopkinsville, KY

1 hour earlier

18 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 1m on the road

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