Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Night in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Camargo, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
249.6 mi
402 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m
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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Camargo, KY
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Trip Overview
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 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 9th Street | — | — |
| McLean Avenue | — | — |
| Elizabethtown | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| Lexington | — | — |
| Bluegrass Parkway | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
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 Camargo, KY.
1
Start on Bethel Street
302 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bethel Street
2
Turn right onto West 9th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
3
Turn left onto McLean Avenue
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
McLean Avenue
4
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
7
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
10
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
12
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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US 60 West: Frankfort
14
Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
16
Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 4 North: New Circle Road
17
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
New Circle Road
18
Turn left onto North Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
19
Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
20
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
17 mi
·
18 min
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I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
22
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
24
Turn right onto Maysville Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Maysville Road
25
Continue on North Maysville Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
26
Turn right onto West Main Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Turn left onto South Bank Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Bank Street
28
Continue on Camargo Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Camargo Road
29
Turn left onto McCormick Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
McCormick Road
30
Arrive at your destination
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 20m into the drive.
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 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 miles or 2h 20m 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 50m
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.8 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
$39.02 one way
$78.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.84 | $85.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.03 | $96.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Camargo, KY
Late night in Camargo on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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.
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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 9th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Camargo, 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 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Camargo, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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.
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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