Origin
Olive Hill, KY
Afternoon in Olive Hill on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
292.6 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive Hill, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 292.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Railroad Street, Scott Street, I 64 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.74 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
146.3 miles from Olive Hill, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Street | — | — |
| Scott Street | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| US 27 | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| West New Circle Road | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Hill, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
Start on Cross Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Turn left onto Scott Street
Turn left
Turn right
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Turn right onto North Broadway
Turn right onto West New Circle Road
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80
Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80
Turn straight onto McLean Avenue
Turn right onto East 9th Street
Turn left onto Bethel 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 64 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.3 miles or 2h 43m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkinsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Olive Hill, 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 Olive Hill, KY
This is one driving day of about 292.6 miles and 5h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 146.3 miles from Olive Hill, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.74 one way
$91.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $50.23 | $100.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $56.31 | $112.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.60 | $129.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.72 | $14.04 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117 | 1 | $40.96 | $18.73 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Olive Hill on Saturday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
292.6 mi in 5h 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 27m 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 Olive Hill, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 292.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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