Origin
Benton, KY
Night in Benton on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, 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 14m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Benton to Hopkinsville, expect a straightforward 55.4-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and one minute. Since this path stays entirely within Kentucky, it serves as a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Poplar Street, East 5th Street, and Symsonia Road, keeping your travel costs efficient with an estimated fuel budget of $8. Because there are zero planned stops, you can easily complete this drive in a single morning or afternoon. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects these two Southeast locations without the need for extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 48.3 mi | 51m |
| Cadiz Road | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East 5th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Symsonia Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 48.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on KY 58; KY 408
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 12th Street
2
Turn left onto US 641; KY 58; KY 408
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on US 641; KY 58
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 5th Street
4
Continue on KY 348
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Symsonia Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 69
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
9
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
10
Continue on US 68; KY 80
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
11
Continue on US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
12
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 9th Street
13
Turn right onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
14
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 32.5 miles from Benton, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street
Turn left onto US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Hender...
6
50 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
4
50.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 68; KY 80 / Hopkinsville Road
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80 / Hopkinsville Road
Navigation decision point
5
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn right onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 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 | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
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
Night in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
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
2 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 14m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising, as this route consists entirely of local roads with a highway share of 0%. You will find yourself on a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. There is no long-distance highway stretch to lean into, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Poplar Street. Expect a dynamic experience where the road surface and turns require consistent navigation. This drive offers a genuine, hands-on feel for the regional landscape rather than the detached experience of a high-speed motorway.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Cadiz Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Benton, KY to Hopkinsville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
Henderson
9.4 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 69
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 14m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on I 69. 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: near the start (US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 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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