Origin
Beaver Dam, KY
Late night in Beaver Dam on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver Dam, 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
1h 13m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaver Dam, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
This 65.9-mile drive from Beaver Dam, KY, to Hopkinsville, KY, is a straightforward 1-hour and 13-minute trip. Primarily utilizing the Western Kentucky Parkway and I-169, it's a highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single-day excursion. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, this route offers an economical option for traveling within Kentucky's Southeast region. The drive is efficient, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop, making it ideal for those looking for a quick and uncomplicated journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 36 mi | 38m |
| I 169 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 231 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 36 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Dam, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on US 231
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on US 231
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 231
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 169
281 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 169
7
Continue on I 169
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 169
Exit 106A
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
9
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
10
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
McLean Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
12
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
13
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Beaver Dam, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
6
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
4
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Hopkinsville, KY
Late night in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:29 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
23 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
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 96% of the route taking place on major roads like the Western Kentucky Parkway and I-169. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 36 miles on the Western Kentucky Parkway, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your drive. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience smooth travel with limited interruptions from local traffic. The driving environment is set up for steady progress, minimizing complex navigation or frequent speed changes.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 169. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. 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 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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