Origin
Harlan, KY
Morning in Harlan on Wednesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harlan, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
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Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
286.1 mi
460 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harlan, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 286.1 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, the route, I 75 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.73 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 Harlan, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 286.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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 30m 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 Harlan, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowling Green | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harlan, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on Railroad Street
417 ft
·
20 sec
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Railroad Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
344 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Turn left
29 mi
·
33 min
7
At the end of the road, turn right
34 mi
·
42 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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I 75 North: Lexington
9
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
KY 80: Somerset, London
11
Keep slight left
233 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
13
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bowling Green
15
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
16
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
17
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
18
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 165: Owensboro
21
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
23
Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
24
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
25
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
26
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
27
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
28
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
29
Continue on Franklin Street
374 ft
·
7 sec
·
Franklin Street
30
Continue on East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 4th Street
31
Turn right onto North Main Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
32
Turn left onto West 4th Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 4th Street
33
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 4th Street
34
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
35
Continue straight
26 mi
·
31 min
36
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
37
Turn left onto Bethel Street
302 ft
·
13 sec
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Bethel Street
38
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 143 miles from Harlan, KY, or about 2h 45m 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 143 miles or 2h 45m 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 30m
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 Harlan, 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 Harlan, KY
This is one driving day of about 286.1 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harlan, 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 143 mi from Harlan, KY · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143 miles from Harlan, 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
$44.73 one way
$89.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.11 | $98.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.17 | $126.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.8 | 1 | $30.04 | $13.73 |
| Efficient EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.4 | 1 | $40.05 | $18.31 |
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.
Destination
Hopkinsville, KY
Morning in Hopkinsville on Wednesday
Local time
7:12 AM
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
22 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 30m 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 Harlan, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 286.1 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, the route, I 75 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143 miles from Harlan, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.73 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 30m 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 Harlan, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harlan, KY to Hopkinsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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