Hopkinsville, KY Road Trips

With 24 routes heading out and 40 heading in, Hopkinsville, KY works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 35-mile quick runs to 332-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hopkinsville, KY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

64

Longest Drive

331.6 mi

Ashland, KY

Quickest Drive

14m

Fairview, KY

Plan Around Hopkinsville, KY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hopkinsville, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Greenup, KY to Hopkinsville, KY 328.1 mi · 6h 4m Ironville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY 324.3 mi · 6h 5m Coal Run Village, KY to Hopkinsville, KY 322.5 mi · 6h 14m Olive Hill, KY to Hopkinsville, KY 292.6 mi · 5h 27m

Continue From Hopkinsville, KY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hopkinsville, KY to Ashland, KY 331.6 mi · 6h 7m Hopkinsville, KY to Covington, KY 265.4 mi · 4h 56m Hopkinsville, KY to Independence, KY 258.1 mi · 4h 49m Hopkinsville, KY to Stanton, KY 253.2 mi · 4h 42m

Trips from Hopkinsville, KY

Hopkinsville, KY to Ashland, KY

331.6 mi 6h 7m

Hopkinsville, KY to Covington, KY

265.4 mi 4h 56m

Hopkinsville, KY to Independence, KY

258.1 mi 4h 49m

Hopkinsville, KY to Stanton, KY

253.2 mi 4h 42m

Hopkinsville, KY to Camargo, KY

249.6 mi 4h 41m

Hopkinsville, KY to Carlisle, KY

242.9 mi 4h 35m

Hopkinsville, KY to Owenton, KY

231.9 mi 4h 17m

Hopkinsville, KY to North Corbin, KY

222.3 mi 4h 13m

Hopkinsville, KY to Lexington, KY

211.8 mi 3h 56m

Hopkinsville, KY to Brodhead, KY

206.8 mi 3h 57m

Hopkinsville, KY to Versailles, KY

197.4 mi 3h 36m

Hopkinsville, KY to Junction City, KY

196.9 mi 3h 38m

Hopkinsville, KY to Danville, KY

192.3 mi 3h 33m

Hopkinsville, KY to Goshen, KY

183.8 mi 3h 29m

Hopkinsville, KY to Worthington Hills, KY

181.2 mi 3h 22m

Hopkinsville, KY to Louisville, KY

170 mi 3h 9m

Hopkinsville, KY to Columbia, KY

137.5 mi 2h 37m

Hopkinsville, KY to Edmonton, KY

119.2 mi 2h 17m

Driving from Hopkinsville, KY

Expect an average of 176 miles and about 3h 18m behind the wheel when leaving Hopkinsville, KY. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 332 miles (6h 7m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Hopkinsville, KY include Ashland, KY (331.6 mi, 6h 7m), Covington, KY (265.4 mi, 4h 56m), Independence, KY (258.1 mi, 4h 49m), Stanton, KY (253.2 mi, 4h 42m), and Camargo, KY (249.6 mi, 4h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 176-mile trip from Hopkinsville, KY, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 mapped routes leaving Hopkinsville, KY and 40 routes heading into Hopkinsville, KY, covering 64 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 332 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hopkinsville, KY covers 332 miles and takes approximately 6h 7m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.

The average route from Hopkinsville, KY runs about 176 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 176-mile trip from Hopkinsville, KY costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hopkinsville, KY include Ashland, KY, Covington, KY, Independence, KY and Stanton, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Hopkinsville, KY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

31,011

Median Income

$47,428

Median Home Value

$140,200

Median Age

35.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Hopkinsville, KY

Hopkinsville , often nicknamed "Hoptown" by locals, is a town located in Kentucky's Western Waterlands.

1 Jefferson Davis State Historic Site, 258 Pembroke-Fairview Rd. Fairview (7 miles east of Hopkinsville.), ☏ +1 270 889-6100, [email protected]. Friday - Monday 9AM - 5PM. Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is a memorial to the famous Kentuckian born on this site on June 3, 1808. A 351-foot obelisk constructed on a foundation of solid Kentucky Limestone, marks the site, and an elevator to the top gives visitors a bird's eye view of the countryside. 2 Trail of Tears Commemorative Park, 100 Trail of Tears Dr.. Dawn - Dusk. A city park that preserves an encampment used along the Trail of Tears during the forced removal of the Cherokee tribes. The park features a burial site, a restored log cabin, and a heritage center. On the first full weekend after Labor Day, an inter tribal PowWow is held at the park. 3 Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, 217 E 9th St, ☏ +1 270 887-4270. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. Just a local museum with exhibits about military, African American history and culture, and the Night Riders, a group that used to go around terrorizing local farmers who were selling tobacco to the monopoly of the times rather than stand with the regional movement to demand higher prices. (updated Sep 2021)

1 Jeffers Bend Recreation Area, 2671 Greenville Rd, ☏ +1 270 885-5600. A small natural area with a waterway and trails. (updated Sep 2021)

1 Horseshoe Steak House, 2112 Fort Campbell Blvd, ☏ +1 270 886-7734. A local steak house that has been in business for many years.

1 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hopkinsville, 345 Griffin Bell Dr, ☏ +1 270 632-6140. Here have a complimentary breakfast and swim in the indoor pool. Pets are welcome. $72. (updated Sep 2021)

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