Origin
Wurtland, KY
Late night in Wurtland on Thursday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wurtland, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
326 mi
525 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wurtland, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wurtland, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 326 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.9 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.97 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
163 miles from Wurtland, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 2m highway drive covering 326 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.9 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 113.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 326 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 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 200.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
113.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
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 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
7
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
8
200.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m 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
201 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m 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
324.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wurtland, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
Cincinnati
111.4 mi in
|
~2h 1m
|
via I 64
Lexington
113.8 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Elizabethtown
127.5 mi in
|
~2h 25m
Paducah
200.8 mi in
|
~3h 45m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
201 mi in
|
~3h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 98.9 mi | 1h 47m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 98 mi | 1h 45m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 70.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 169 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Industrial Parkway | 14 mi | 16m |
| West New Circle Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Versailles Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Lexington Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 98.9 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wurtland, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on KY 3105
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wurtland Avenue
2
Turn left onto KY 67
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Industrial Parkway
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 64
96 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 64
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
8
Turn right onto US KY4
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 60
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
13
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
19
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 169
281 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 169
22
Continue on I 169
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 169
Exit 106A
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
24
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
25
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
McLean Avenue
26
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
27
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
28
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163 miles from Wurtland, KY, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 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 72 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163 miles or 3h 4m 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 57m
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 Wurtland, 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 Wurtland, KY
This is one driving day of about 326 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Wurtland, 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 I 64 for about 98.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163 mi from Wurtland, KY · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163 miles from Wurtland, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.9 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
$50.97 one way
$101.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.96 | $111.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.74 | $125.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.98 | $143.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.23 | $15.65 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.53 | $13.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.64 | $20.86 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hopkinsville, KY
Night in Hopkinsville on Wednesday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
22 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
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wurtland, KY to Hopkinsville, KY covers 326 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163 miles from Wurtland, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 22 significant decision points across 326 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 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 200.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wurtland, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
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