Origin
North Corbin, KY
Night in North Corbin on Friday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Corbin, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
223.2 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Corbin, KY
Tom Fisk
Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Corbin, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 223.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, Hal Rogers Parkway, US 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Cumberland Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.89 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
111.6 miles from North Corbin, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 223.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 15m highway drive covering 223.2 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Parkway and Hal Rogers Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.2 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 86.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and Hal Rogers Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 223.2 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 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 157.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward KY 80: Somerset, London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 80: Somerset, London
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
157.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
6
157.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 165: Owensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 20B
Toward I 165: Owensboro
6
162.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Gree...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Corbin, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward London, Bowling Green and Scottsville.
London
13.5 mi in
|
~15m
Bowling Green
48.6 mi in
|
~58m
Scottsville
157.6 mi in
|
~2h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Parkway | 86.2 mi | 1h 32m |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | 34.5 mi | 41m |
| US 68 | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| I 65 | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| Bowling Green Road | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Russellville Road | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 7.9 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 86.2 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Corbin, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on US 25W
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Dixie Highway
2
Turn left onto KY 3431
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 25E
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Corbin Bypass
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward KY 80: Somerset, London
7
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn left onto KY 80
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto KY 914
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
KY 914
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bowling Green
11
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
12
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway
Exit 1B
Toward I 65 South: Bowling Green
13
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Expressway
14
Merge onto I 65
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 65
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 165: Owensboro
17
Merge onto I 165
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 165
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
19
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
21
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
22
Continue on US 68; KY 80
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
23
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
25
Continue on US 68 Business
373 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
26
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 4th Street
27
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Street
29
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Street
30
Continue on US 68 Business
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
31
Continue on US 68; KY 80
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 68; KY 80
32
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
33
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
34
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
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 111.6 miles from North Corbin, KY, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 2h 6m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkinsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Corbin, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 North Corbin, KY
This is one driving day of about 223.2 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from North Corbin, 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 Cumberland Parkway for about 86.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.6 mi from North Corbin, KY · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.6 miles from North Corbin, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Cumberland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.2 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hopkinsville, 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
$34.89 one way
$69.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.31 | $76.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.95 | $85.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.28 | $98.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.44 | $10.71 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.25 | $14.28 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Hopkinsville on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Greensburg, KY
112 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 15m 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 North Corbin, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 223.2 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, Hal Rogers Parkway, US 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.6 miles from North Corbin, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.89 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 223.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 157.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Corbin, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward London, Bowling Green and Scottsville.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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