Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Friday
Local time
4:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Hazard, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
270.2 mi
435 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
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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Hazard, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Hazard, KY covers 270.2 miles and takes about 5h 11m 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, Russellville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.12 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
135.1 miles from Hopkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 270.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 270.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 9th 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 11m 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 Hopkinsville, KY to Hazard, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 9th Street | — | — |
| McLean Avenue | — | — |
| Russellville Road | — | — |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | — | — |
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East 4th Street | — | — |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Hazard, KY.
1
Start on Bethel Street
302 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bethel Street
2
Turn right onto West 9th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
3
Turn left onto McLean Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
McLean Avenue
4
Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Russellville Road
5
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
6
Continue on Russellville Road
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Russellville Road
7
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
230 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 4th Street
9
Turn left onto South Main Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 4th Street
11
Turn right onto Franklin Street
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
12
Continue on Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
13
Continue on Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Franklin Street
14
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
15
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
16
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
17
Continue on Russellville Road
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 165 South
19
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 65 North: Louisville
22
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Interstate Highway 65
23
Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset, Glasgow
24
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
26
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
27
Turn left
91 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward KY 451
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
KY 451
29
Turn right onto Coates Branch Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Coates Branch Road
30
Continue on Memorial Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Memorial Drive
31
Turn right onto L O Davis Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
L O Davis Drive
32
Turn left onto Laurel Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Laurel Street
33
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 135.1 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, or about 2h 35m 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 59 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.1 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazard, 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 270.2 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.1 mi from Hopkinsville, KY · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.1 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hazard, KY
The final approach into Hazard, 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 Hazard, 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
$40.12 one way
$80.23 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
| premium | $4.65 | $49.51 | $99.02 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $56.42 | $112.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.37 | $12.97 |
| Efficient EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.64 | $10.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.83 | $17.29 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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
Hazard, KY
Evening in Hazard on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Somerset, KY
135 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
5h 11m 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 Hazard, KY covers 270.2 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 9th Street, McLean Avenue, Russellville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.1 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 $40.12 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 11m 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 Hopkinsville, KY to Hazard, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hopkinsville, KY to Hazard, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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