Origin
Masonville, KY
Late night in Masonville on Thursday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
80.1 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Masonville, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Red Hill-Maxwell Road, Kentucky 140, Western Kentucky Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.52 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Masonville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Red Hill-Maxwell Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hill-Maxwell Road | — | — |
| Kentucky 140 | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| I 169 South | — | — |
| US 68 | — | — |
| McLean Avenue | — | — |
| East 9th Street | — | — |
| Bethel Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Red Hill-Maxwell Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonville, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on Masonville Habit Road
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Masonville Habit Road
2
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
3 min
3
Turn right onto Red Hill-Maxwell Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Red Hill-Maxwell Road
4
Turn right onto Kentucky 140
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Kentucky 140
5
Turn left
20 mi
·
23 min
6
Turn left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 169 South: Hopkinsville
10
Merge slight left
282 ft
·
3 sec
11
Continue straight
25 mi
·
26 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 68, KY 80
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 68, KY 80
14
Turn straight onto McLean Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
McLean Avenue
15
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
16
Turn left onto Bethel Street
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
17
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 40.1 miles from Masonville, KY, or about 48m 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkinsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Masonville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Masonville, KY
This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Masonville, 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 40.1 mi from Masonville, KY · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Masonville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hopkinsville, KY
The final approach into Hopkinsville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.52 one way
$25.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Hopkinsville, KY
Late night in Hopkinsville on Thursday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Red Hill-Maxwell Road, Kentucky 140, Western Kentucky Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Masonville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.52 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 Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 1h 37m 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 Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Masonville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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