Origin
Cadiz, KY
Night in Cadiz on Saturday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cadiz, 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
27m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cadiz, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between Cadiz and Hopkinsville, this 20.5-mile journey is an efficient choice. Spanning just 27 minutes of driving time, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Cadiz Road, Hopkinsville Road, and Main Street, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $3. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over highway travel, offering a direct path that gets you to your destination without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cadiz Road | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Merchant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brown Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cadiz Road
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cadiz, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on KY 139
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto Brown Street
291 ft
·
13 sec
·
Brown Street
3
Turn left onto US 68 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 68 Business
375 ft
·
7 sec
·
Merchant Street
5
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
6
Continue on US 68; KY 80
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
7
Continue on US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
8
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 9th Street
9
Turn right onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
10
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.5 — 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
|
Brown Street
Turn left onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 68 Business / Main Street
Turn left onto US 68 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn right onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
9:54 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 20.5-mile trip. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will remain on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 9.2 miles on Cadiz Road, providing a brief period of steady cruising. As you transition between the two towns, the road personality shifts from rural stretches to the more structured environment of Main Street. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where being alert for turns is more important than maintaining high speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Cadiz Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Brown Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cadiz, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (Bethel Street): Navigation decision point.
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 27m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Cadiz Road. 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 (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (Bethel Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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