Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
151 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
The drive from Shepherdsville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 151 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Buckman Street, East 4th Street, Kentucky Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.42 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
75.5 miles from Shepherdsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 151 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Buckman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kentucky Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 31W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paducah | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 169 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdsville, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
Start on 3rd Street
Turn right onto South Buckman Street
Turn right onto East 4th Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
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
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkinsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Shepherdsville, 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 Shepherdsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 2h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.5 mi from Shepherdsville, KY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 75.5 miles from Shepherdsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$22.42 one way
$44.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.28 | $50.57 |
| premium | $4.65 | $27.67 | $55.33 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.25 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.21 | $6.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Shepherdsville on Saturday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Nashville, TN
76 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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