Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
214.9 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Photo: Vietnam Hidden Light
The drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 214.9 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 9th Street, McLean Avenue, Elizabethtown for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.91 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
107.4 miles from Hopkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 214.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McLean Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elizabethtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluegrass Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 33 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Georgetown, KY.
Start on Bethel Street
Turn right onto West 9th Street
Turn left onto McLean Avenue
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles
Turn left onto Troy Pike
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Frankfort Street
Continue straight
Turn left onto Frankfort Road
Turn right onto Midway Road
Continue on Versailles Road
Continue on South Winter Street
Continue on Midway Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Road
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 2h 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 Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.4 mi from Hopkinsville, KY · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$31.91 one way
$63.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.97 |
| premium | $4.65 | $39.38 | $78.75 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $44.88 | $89.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
9:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Louisville, KY
107 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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