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Trip from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

46.7 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Auburn, KY, KY

Auburn, KY

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Downtown Hopkinsville, KY, KY

Hopkinsville, KY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 46.7 miles across Kentucky, this straightforward drive between Auburn and Hopkinsville takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, you can easily handle it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 68, Hopkinsville Road, and East 9th Street, keeping your travel costs efficient with an estimated fuel budget of $7. Both towns are located within the Southeast region, making this a localized journey through the state. It is an ideal route for those looking for a quick, practical transit between two hubs without the complexity of a multi-day road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 68 36 mi 42m
Hopkinsville Road 7.9 mi 9m
East 9th Street 0.7 mi 1m
East 4th Street 0.6 mi <1m
North College Street 0.4 mi <1m
West 4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Maple Street 0.2 mi <1m
Franklin Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 68 — 36 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.

1

Start on Pearl Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Pearl Street
2

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Maple Street
3

Turn right onto KY 103

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North College Street
4

Turn left onto US 68; KY 80

9.6 mi · 11 min · US 68; KY 80
5

Continue on US 68 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Franklin Street
6

Continue on US 68 Business

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Franklin Road
7

Continue on US 68 Business

373 ft · 6 sec · Franklin Street
8

Continue on US 68 Business

0.6 mi · 54 sec · East 4th Street
9

Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519

129 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
10

Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519

227 ft · 5 sec · West 4th Street
11

Continue on US 68 Business

0.3 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Street
12

Continue on US 68 Business

7.9 mi · 9 min · Hopkinsville Road
13

Continue on US 68; KY 80

26 mi · 31 min · US 68; KY 80
14

Turn right onto US 41; KY 109

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 9th Street
15

Turn left onto Bethel Street

301 ft · 13 sec · Bethel Street
16

Arrive at destination

Bethel Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Old Volney, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Old Volney, KY

23 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

Russellville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elkton, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Auburn, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | KY 103 / North College Street

Turn right onto KY 103 / North College Street

Navigation decision point

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

3
46 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street

Turn right onto US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street

Navigation decision point

4
46.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | Bethel Street

Turn left onto Bethel Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.30 one way

$14.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.02 $16.03
premium $4.89 $8.99 $17.97
diesel $5.61 $10.31 $20.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Auburn, KY

Morning in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

6:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Hopkinsville, KY

Morning in Hopkinsville on Sunday

Local time

6:57 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

5 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

57m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 77% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 68, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 36 miles. This setup allows for a consistent pace, moving away from local town traffic and settling into a steady highway rhythm. As you transition from the initial stretches into the final approach via East 9th Street, the road environment shifts from open transit to the local infrastructure of Hopkinsville. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who prefer direct routes over winding backroads.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on US 68.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and Hopkinsville Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Maple Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Auburn, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 57m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 103 / North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

681 ft 582 ft

Total Climb

164 ft

Total Descent

263 ft

Highest Point

681 ft

~1.9 mi in

Elevation Range

99 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Hopkinsville, KY

Full guide →

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36 miles on US 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 103 / North College Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopkinsville, KY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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