Origin
Warsaw, KY
Evening in Warsaw on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
233.6 mi
376 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, KY
Aleksander Dumała
Hopkinsville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
Spanning 233.6 miles across Kentucky, this journey from Warsaw to Hopkinsville takes approximately 4 hours and 23 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $35 on fuel for the trek, which takes you through the heart of the Southeast. You will navigate via Sparta Pike, I-264 West, and the Henry Watterson Expressway. It is a straightforward route that works well for those looking to reach their destination efficiently while keeping travel costs modest.
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
116.8 miles from Warsaw, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 233.6-mile distance. There is no long-haul cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Sparta Pike. You will find that the road requires consistent engagement, offering a much more technical driving experience than a standard highway commute. It is a hands-on trip that keeps you active from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 98 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
842 ft
411 ft
Total Climb
1,222 ft
Total Descent
1,180 ft
Highest Point
842 ft
~29.2 mi in
Elevation Range
431 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 233.6 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 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
9
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, In...
8
108.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
108.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
8
232.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 21m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Warsaw, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Louisville, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
Indianapolis
68.4 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Louisville
68.5 mi in
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~1h 22m
Paducah
108.4 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
108.6 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Elizabethtown
108.9 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 98 mi | 1h 45m |
| I 71 | 51.1 mi | 55m |
| I 65 | 38.7 mi | 42m |
| I 169 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Sparta Pike | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 98 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on KY 35
414 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Cross Street
2
Continue on KY 35
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sparta Pike
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
4
Merge onto I 71
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
6
Continue on I 264
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
10
Merge onto I 65
39 mi
·
42 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
14
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 169
281 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 169
17
Continue on I 169
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 169
Exit 106A
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
19
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
20
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
McLean Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
22
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
23
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip with a 4 hour and 23 minute driving time, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. Plan for at least one stop during the journey to break up the technical, turn-heavy sections of the road. Keep your $35 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling intervals, as local roads may affect your vehicle's efficiency differently than high-speed interstates. Because this route relies heavily on local roads like Sparta Pike, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections. Starting your drive in the morning will help you navigate the more intricate segments of the route while you are fresh and alert.
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 116.8 miles from Warsaw, KY, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.8 miles or 2h 16m 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 36m
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 Warsaw, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Warsaw, KY
This is one driving day of about 233.6 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warsaw, 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 Western Kentucky Parkway for about 98 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.8 mi from Warsaw, KY · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.8 miles from Warsaw, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98 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
$35.48 one way
$70.96 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.11 | $78.23 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.10 | $88.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.90 | $103.80 |
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: 81.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.53 | $11.21 |
| Efficient EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.70 | $14.95 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
4h 23m 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 Warsaw, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 233.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, I 71, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.8 miles from Warsaw, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.48 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 16 significant decision points across 233.6 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 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Warsaw, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Louisville, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
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