Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Corbin, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
223.3 mi
359 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
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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Corbin, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Corbin, KY covers 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, Russellville Road, KY 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.91 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
111.6 miles from Hopkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Parkway | 85.6 mi | 1h 31m |
| Russellville Road | 35.9 mi | 42m |
| KY 80 | 33.8 mi | 40m |
| Interstate Highway 65 | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| Bowling Green Road | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| I 165 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 85.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Corbin, KY.
1
Start on Bethel Street
301 ft
·
17 sec
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Bethel Street
2
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
3
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
McLean Avenue
4
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Russellville Road
5
Continue on US 68; KY 80
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
6
Continue on US 68; KY 80
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Russellville Road
7
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
231 ft
·
7 sec
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West 4th Street
9
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 4th Street
11
Turn right onto US 68 Business
373 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
12
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
13
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
15
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
16
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi
·
13 min
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Bowling Green Road
17
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 165 South
19
Merge onto I 165
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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I 165
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
22
Merge onto I 65
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Interstate Highway 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
24
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
26
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
KY 914
27
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi
·
40 min
·
KY 80
Use the left lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
29
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
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I 75
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
31
Turn left onto US 25E
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Corbin Bypass
32
Turn right onto KY 3431
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Cherry Avenue
33
Turn right onto US 25W
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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West Dixie Highway
34
Continue on US 25W
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Skinier Street
35
Continue on US 25W
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Laurel Avenue
36
At end of road, turn right onto US 25W; KY 312
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 25W; KY 312
37
Turn left onto KY 312
247 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Gordon Street
38
Arrive at destination
KY 312
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 111.6 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 2h 8m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corbin, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopkinsville, 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 Hopkinsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 223.3 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Hopkinsville, 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 Cumberland Parkway for about 85.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.6 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Cumberland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 35.3 and 173.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
35.3 mi into trip
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~42m in
|
US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
5
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
5
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
I 65 / Interstate Highway 65
Merge onto I 65 / Interstate Highway 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
173.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.91 one way
$69.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.97 | $85.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Corbin, KY
Afternoon in Corbin on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Greensburg, KY
112 mi in
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 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 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 169.4
View on nps.gov
Mammoth Cave National Park
National Park
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 84.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
223.3 mi in 4h 15m, mostly highway — 85.6 mi of that is on Cumberland Parkway.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.6 mi on Cumberland Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and Russellville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in near US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 223.3 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 35.3 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hopkinsville, KY and Corbin, KY, road signs point toward Somerset, Glasgow and Burnside.
Somerset
87.8 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Glasgow
87.8 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Burnside
173.9 mi in
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~3h 15m
About the Cities
Starting in Hopkinsville, KY
Full guide →Hopkinsville , often nicknamed "Hoptown" by locals, is a town located in Kentucky's Western Waterlands.
Arriving in Corbin, KY
Full guide →Corbin, a small city in Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country, is the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 223.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Corbin, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Corbin, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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