Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Georgetown, KY

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

214.9 mi

346 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 Hopkinsville to Georgetown, this 214.9-mile journey across Kentucky is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 4 hours and 1 minute. Because the route is primarily highway-focused, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $33 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeastern region, you will utilize the Western Kentucky Parkway, the Bluegrass Parkway, and I-169 to reach your destination. Whether you are commuting or road-tripping, the route offers a consistent pace that makes planning your travel window quite simple.

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

107.4 miles from Hopkinsville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a focused, high-speed experience, as 91% of this drive consists of highway travel. The personality of the road is defined by efficiency, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 98.2 miles while cruising on the Western Kentucky Parkway. You will find that the transitions between the parkways and the interstate keep the drive moving steadily without the frustration of constant stop-and-go traffic. While the landscape shifts as you move across the state, the infrastructure remains reliable and fast-paced. It is a drive designed for those who value getting from point A to point B with minimal interruption.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 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 98.2 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 25.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 214.9 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 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

25.8 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Elizabethtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 34A Toward Elizabethtown

124.5 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

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

Use the right lane. Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

124.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

126.8 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown

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 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown

209.2 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Take the exit toward US 62 East: Georgetown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69 Toward US 62 East: Georgetown

Towns Along This Route

Between Hopkinsville, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown.

Elizabethtown

25.8 mi in | ~28m

Louisville

124.5 mi in | ~2h 15m

Lexington

126.8 mi in | ~2h 18m

Bardstown

126.8 mi in | ~2h 18m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway	98.2 mi	1h 45m
Bluegrass Parkway	67.6 mi	1h 12m
I 169	24.4 mi	26m
Midway Road	6.3 mi	9m
Paynes Depot Road	4.1 mi	5m
I 64	3 mi	3m
I 65	1.4 mi	1m
South Main Street	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — 98.2 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bethel Street

301 ft · 17 sec · Bethel Street

Turn right onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 9th Street

Turn left onto US 68; KY 80

0.5 mi · 44 sec · McLean Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto I 169

24 mi · 26 min · I 169

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 34A Toward Elizabethtown

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 65

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 93 Toward Lexington, Bardstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

68 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 68 Toward KY 33: Versailles

Turn left onto KY 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · Troy Pike

Continue on KY 33

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 60 Business; US 62

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Frankfort Street

Continue on US 60 Business; US 62

472 ft · 7 sec · US 60 Business; US 62

Turn left onto US 60; US 62

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Frankfort Road

Turn right onto US 62

5.8 mi · 8 min · Midway Road

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Versailles Road

Continue on US 62

0.4 mi · 32 sec · South Winter Street

Continue on US 62

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Midway Road

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

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Leestown Road

Turn left onto KY 341

276 ft · 4 sec · Georgetown Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Merge onto I 64

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 69 Toward US 62 East: Georgetown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 62

4.1 mi · 5 min · Paynes Depot Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 460

390 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Road

Continue on US 460

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

35 ft · 1 sec · South Court Street

Arrive at destination

South Court Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a four-hour drive, aiming to depart in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility to arrive in Georgetown well before sunset. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the long, consistent stretches of highway can lead to driver fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the 98.2-mile stretch on the Western Kentucky Parkway to ensure you aren't caught needing a station during the middle of that long segment. Because the route is so efficient, you don't need to over-engineer your itinerary; simply keep your tank topped off and enjoy the straightforward navigation across the state.

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 107.4 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.4 miles or 1h 56m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hopkinsville, 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 Hopkinsville, KY

This is one driving day of about 214.9 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Western Kentucky Parkway for about 98.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.4 mi from Hopkinsville, KY · 1h 56m 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

Nashville, TN

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 107.4 miles from Hopkinsville, 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 98.2 miles.

Arriving in Georgetown, KY

The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, 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

$32.64 one way

$65.28 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$35.98	$71.97
premium	$4.80	$40.57	$81.14
diesel	$5.64	$47.74	$95.49

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: 75.2 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	64.5	0	$22.56	$10.32
Efficient EV	53.7	0	$18.80	$8.60
EV Truck/SUV	86	1	$30.09	$13.75

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 3 days ago

Origin

Hopkinsville, KY

Evening in Hopkinsville on Sunday

Local time

6:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Evening in Georgetown on Sunday

Local time

7:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

18 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 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 Hopkinsville, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 214.9 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 107.4 miles from Hopkinsville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.64 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 Hopkinsville, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown.

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Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hopkinsville, KY

Georgetown, KY

1 hour later

18 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 1m on the road

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