This 249.6-mile journey from Hopkinsville, KY to Camargo, KY is best tackled as a single day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 41 minutes of driving time. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with main roads including West 9th Street and Elizabethtown, and a significant portion of the drive on McLean Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $38, this route offers a straightforward drive within the Southeast region, entirely within Kentucky. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so plan for a more engaging, less highway-centric experience. Given its duration, it’s a manageable day trip with flexibility for stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.8 miles from Hopkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi
1h 45m
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi
1h 15m
I 64
30.1 mi
33m
I 169
24.4 mi
26m
New Circle Road
5.7 mi
8m
Camargo Road
5 mi
7m
Versailles Road
4.6 mi
6m
Lexington Road
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 98.2 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Camargo, KY.
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Start on Bethel Street
301 ft·17 sec·Bethel Street
2
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.6 mi·1 min·West 9th Street
3
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
0.5 mi·44 sec·McLean Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
5
Merge onto I 169
24 mi·26 min·I 169
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 34AToward Elizabethtown
7
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi·1 hr 45 min·Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 137BToward I 65 North: Lexington, LouisvilleUse the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
10
Merge onto I 65
1.4 mi·1 min·I 65
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 93Toward Lexington, BardstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi·1 hr 15 min·Bluegrass Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
14
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
15
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi·6 min·Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
17
Merge onto KY 4
5.7 mi·8 min·New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 27; US 68
1.0 mi·1 min·North Broadway
19
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
20
Merge onto I 64; I 75
1.6 mi·1 min·I 64; I 75
21
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi·18 min·I 64
Exit 111Toward I 64 East: Winchester, AshlandUse the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
12 mi·12 min·I 64
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 110Toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
24
Turn right onto US 460; KY 11
0.3 mi·30 sec·Maysville Road
25
Continue on US 460; KY 11
1.2 mi·1 min·North Maysville Street
26
Turn right onto US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713
364 ft·11 sec·West Main Street
27
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi·37 sec·South Bank Street
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Continue on US 460
5.0 mi·7 min·Camargo Road
29
Turn left onto McCormick Road
46 ft·2 sec·McCormick Road
30
Arrive at destination
McCormick Road
Trip Plan
For this 249.6-mile drive from Hopkinsville to Camargo, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic. Since the drive is primarily on local roads with a turn-heavy profile, it’s wise to pace yourself and take advantage of the recommended single day for completion. With an estimated fuel cost of $38, ensure your vehicle is fueled before you depart. While the route is manageable within 4 hours and 41 minutes, factor in brief stops for stretching and refreshment. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS or map as you transition between West 9th Street, McLean Avenue, and Elizabethtown to ensure you stay on track.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124.8 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camargo, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopkinsville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hopkinsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 249.6 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Hopkinsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 98.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 124.5 and 213.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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124.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 137B
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
6
124.8 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
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126.8 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
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211.8 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Turn left toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashlan...
8
213.9 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.50 one way
$83.00 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$45.20
$90.41
premium
$5.18
$50.93
$101.86
diesel
$5.35
$52.57
$105.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.9
0
$26.21
$11.98
Efficient EV
62.4
0
$21.84
$9.98
EV Truck/SUV
99.8
1
$34.94
$15.97
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Afternoon
in Hopkinsville on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Camargo, KY
Afternoon
in Camargo on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Rain Showers
NNE 1 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 129.1
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 189.4
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 94.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 249.6-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with local roadways consistently, rather than cruising on faster highways. The experience will likely involve more frequent adjustments and a closer connection to the landscape as you pass through towns and rural areas. The absence of long highway stretches suggests a more intimate journey, where each turn brings a new perspective. This profile makes it a drive that demands your attention but offers a varied driving experience throughout its 4-hour and 41-minute duration.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.2 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 124.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 249.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft456 ft
Total Climb
798 ft
Total Descent
413 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
~231.8 mi in
Elevation Range
573 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hopkinsville, KY and Camargo, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington, Bardstown and Ashland.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 249.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.2 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Camargo, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Camargo, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
