Origin
Fairview, KY
Afternoon in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
14m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
Fairview, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is 10.7 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Russellville Road/McLean Avenue/Jefferson Davis Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and remains entirely within Kentucky. Given its brief duration and lack of significant highway driving, it's a simple point-to-point journey. You'll find this route is best suited for a quick hop between these two communities, offering a straightforward connection without the need for overnight stays. Plan for a quick transition between these neighboring towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Russellville Road | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| McLean Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Russellville Road
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 80
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
3
Continue on US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
McLean Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
5
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
6
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road
Navigation decision point
3
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
12:51 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
1 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
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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through town streets and local roads rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, expect a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Russellville Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you encounter more turns. The route progresses by weaving through local thoroughfares, so keep an eye out for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you make your way from Fairview to Hopkinsville.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Russellville 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 around 1.2 miles in near US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairview, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 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 14m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Russellville 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: at 1.2 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (Bethel 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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