Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Morning in Hopkinsville on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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Radcliff, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 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, Elizabethtown for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
68.7 miles from Hopkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 137.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 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 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 137.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 9th Street | — | — |
| McLean Avenue | — | — |
| Elizabethtown | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| KY 3005 | — | — |
| South Ring Road | — | — |
| Ring Road | — | — |
| Patriot Parkway | — | — |
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 Radcliff, 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
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
McLean Avenue
4
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
7
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
95 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward KY 3005 (Ring Road), Elizabethtown, Fort Knox
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
KY 3005 (Ring Road), Elizabethtown, Fort Knox
9
Turn left onto South Ring Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Ring Road
10
Continue on Ring Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ring Road
11
Turn left onto Patriot Parkway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Patriot Parkway
12
Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joe Prather Highway
13
Turn right onto South Logsdon Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Logsdon Parkway
14
Continue on North Logsdon Parkway
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Logsdon Parkway
15
Turn right onto Elm Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Elm Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, or about 1h 5m 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 30 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Radcliff, 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.
+
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 137.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hopkinsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Hopkinsville, KY · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Radcliff, KY
The final approach into Radcliff, 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 Radcliff, 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
$21.47 one way
$42.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Radcliff, KY
Afternoon in Radcliff on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Beaver Dam, KY
69 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
20 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
2h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Radcliff, KY covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 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, Elizabethtown. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 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 $21.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hopkinsville, KY to Radcliff, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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