Origin
Greenville, KY
Afternoon in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
Greenville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is 33.2 miles and takes about 50m via Main Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Since this route is almost entirely on surface roads, expect a more local feel with traffic lights and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 189 | 29.9 mi | 44m |
| Hopkinsville Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Campbell Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KY 189
— 29.9 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on West Main Cross Street
105 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Cross Street
2
Turn right onto US 62; KY 181
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 62
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinsville Street
4
Turn left onto KY 189
30 mi
·
44 min
·
KY 189
5
Turn straight onto KY 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 7th Street
6
Turn left onto KY 107
423 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Campbell Street
7
Turn right onto US 41; US 68; KY 80; KY 107; KY 109
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 9th Street
8
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
9
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Greenville, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62; KY 181 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 62; KY 181 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62 / Hopkinsville Street
Turn right onto US 62 / Hopkinsville Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
KY 107 / South Campbell Street
Turn left onto KY 107 / South Campbell Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 41; US 68; KY 80; KY 107; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 68; KY 80; KY 107; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.42 round trip
$3.99/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.39 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| premium | $5.00 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
88°F
Crofton, KY
17 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway time. You'll be navigating through towns on routes like Main Street and Hopkinsville Street. Expect a consistent pace with frequent stops, as there are no long stretches of highway to build up speed. The driving experience will be similar to cruising through any well-connected town.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on KY 189.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 189 and Hopkinsville Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62; KY 181 / Main 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 50m drive. You will face about 6 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 62; KY 181 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / Hopkinsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (KY 107 / South Campbell Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
770 ft
431 ft
Total Climb
551 ft
Total Descent
542 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~26.1 mi in
Elevation Range
339 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, KY
Full guide →Founded 1799
Greenville is a small city in Kentucky's Western Coal Fields region.
Top landmarks
- • South Cherry Street Historic District — historic district in Kentucky, United States
Arriving in Hopkinsville, KY
Full guide →Founded 1796
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 50m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on KY 189. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 62; KY 181 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / Hopkinsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.7 miles (KY 107 / South Campbell 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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