Hopkinsville, KY to Edmonton, KY is 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m via Russellville Road and Cumberland Parkway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, primarily within Kentucky, offering a straightforward transit between two points. The route features a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical option for a single-day trip. Given its manageable duration and modest fuel cost, it's a good choice if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from Hopkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Russellville Road
35.9 mi
42m
Cumberland Parkway
29.1 mi
31m
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi
23m
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi
14m
Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi
5m
I 165
4.8 mi
5m
East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
3m
McLean Avenue
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Russellville Road
— 35.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Edmonton, KY.
1
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
1.3 mi·1 min·McLean Avenue
4
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.9 mi·10 min·Russellville Road
5
Continue on US 68; KY 80
5.2 mi·5 min·Jefferson Davis Highway
6
Continue on US 68; KY 80
19 mi·22 min·Russellville Road
7
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi·25 sec·West 4th Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
231 ft·7 sec·West 4th Street
9
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
72 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.6 mi·55 sec·East 4th Street
11
Turn right onto US 68 Business
373 ft·6 sec·Franklin Street
12
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
13
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·Franklin Street
14
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi·51 sec·Bowling Green Road
15
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi·3 min·East Jefferson Davis Highway
16
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi·13 min·Bowling Green Road
17
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.0 mi·9 min·Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 165 South
19
Merge onto I 165
4.8 mi·5 min·I 165
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Exit 1AToward I 65 North: Louisville
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·53 sec
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
22
Merge onto I 65
22 mi·23 min·Interstate Highway 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
24
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
29 mi·31 min·Cumberland Parkway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 29Toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton
26
Turn right onto US 68
1.0 mi·1 min·Greensburg Street
27
Turn straight
207 ft·3 sec
28
Turn slight right onto US 68; KY 80
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Main Street
29
Turn left
31 ft·2 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2h 17m drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Edmonton, KY, with a fuel cost estimated around $18. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your departure time. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can decide on breaks as needed. Keep in mind the longest stretch on Russellville Road is 35.9 miles, so plan your fuel accordingly before entering that segment if you prefer a full tank. This route is short enough that you don't need to worry about splitting the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmonton, 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 119.2 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Hopkinsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Russellville Road for about 35.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.3 and 117.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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35.3 mi into trip|~42m in|US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
65 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
5
65.4 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
5
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|I 65 / Interstate Highway 65
Merge onto I 65 / Interstate Highway 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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117.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.64 one way
$37.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.46
$40.92
premium
$4.89
$22.94
$45.88
diesel
$5.61
$26.32
$52.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Efficient EV
29.8
0
$10.43
$4.77
EV Truck/SUV
47.7
0
$16.69
$7.63
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Late night
in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmonton, KY
Late night
in Edmonton on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Auburn, KY
60 mi in
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
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
2h 17m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mammoth Cave National Park
National Park
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 86.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 47% of this 119.2-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 35.9 miles on Russellville Road before transitioning to highway driving. The profile is mixed highway & surface, meaning you'll notice the change from more open cruising to potentially more varied conditions as you progress. Expect to encounter a mix of rural cruising and potentially more developed areas depending on the specific highway sections.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on Russellville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in near US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Edmonton, KY, road signs point toward Somerset and Glasgow.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 119.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.9 miles on Russellville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Edmonton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 65.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edmonton, KY before heading back.
