Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Night in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Calvert City, 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 7m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkinsville, KY
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Calvert City, KY
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Trip Overview
This 56.9-mile journey from Hopkinsville, KY to Calvert City, KY takes approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes and is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, including West 9th Street, West 7th Street, and Cadiz Road, with no highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $9. Given the relatively quick travel time and the absence of significant highway stretches, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Southeast region of Kentucky. It's a drive that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 9th Street | — | — |
| West 7th Street | — | — |
| Cadiz Road | — | — |
| Hopkinsville Road | — | — |
| US 68 | — | — |
| US 62 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Calvert City, KY.
1
Start on Bethel Street
302 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bethel Street
2
Turn left onto West 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 9th Street
3
Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz Road
5
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
6
Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
7
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Kentucky Dam, Calvert City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 62: Kentucky Dam, Calvert City
9
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Hopkinsville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Calvert City, KY
Night in Calvert City on Saturday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 for the entirety of this 56.9-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through more populated areas rather than cruising on high-speed roads. With no significant highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted driving segment is not applicable here. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local road conditions and frequent intersections. You'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you move through towns and communities along West 9th Street, West 7th Street, and Cadiz Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 9th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Calvert City, KY is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Calvert City, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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 7m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Calvert City, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Calvert City, 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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