Origin
Providence, KY
Late night in Providence on Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, 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
1h 6m
Distance
53.1 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Providence, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Providence, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 169, US 41 Alternate, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on I 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 53.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 169 and US 41 Alternate. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on I 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 169 and US 41 Alternate. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 120; KY 293 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 120; KY 293 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (I 169): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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KY 120; KY 293 / East Main Street
Turn left onto KY 120; KY 293 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 169
Keep slight left at fork onto I 169 toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 106B-A
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
6
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
8
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 68, KY 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
4
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 25.4 mi | 27m |
| US 41 Alternate | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| I 69 | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| Westerfield Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Island Ford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 25.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on KY 109
28 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto KY 120; KY 293
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on KY 120
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westerfield Drive
4
Turn right onto US 41 Alternate
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US 41 Alternate
5
Continue on KY 281
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Ford Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
7
Merge onto I 69
9.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 69
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 169
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 169
Exit 106B-A
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 169
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 169
Exit 106A
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
11
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
12
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
McLean Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
14
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
15
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Providence, KY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Providence, 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
$8.30 one way
$16.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 6m 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 Providence, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 169, US 41 Alternate, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Providence, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.30 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 120; KY 293 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (I 169): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Providence, KY to Hopkinsville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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