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Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Henderson, 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 20m

Distance

72.4 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hopkinsville, KY, KY

Hopkinsville, KY

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city in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Henderson, KY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Hopkinsville to Henderson, you are looking at a straightforward 72.4-mile trek through western Kentucky. With a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend about $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a very cost-effective way to navigate between these two Southeast towns. Since the entire trip takes place within the same state, you won't need to worry about changing travel regulations or regional shifts. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you to your destination efficiently without the need for multiple stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 43.7 mi 46m
I 169 25.4 mi 27m
2nd Street 1.4 mi 2m
West 9th Street 0.6 mi 1m
McLean Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
North Green Street 0.3 mi <1m
Bethel Street <0.1 mi <1m
Washington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 43.7 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Henderson, 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

0.5 mi · 44 sec · McLean Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
5

Merge onto I 169

25 mi · 26 min · I 169
6

Continue on I 169

0.6 mi · 40 sec · I 169
Exit 34C
7

Merge onto I 69

44 mi · 46 min · I 69
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 48 sec
Exit 14 Toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
9

Turn slight right onto KY 351

1.4 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
10

Turn left onto US 60; US 41 Alt

0.3 mi · 42 sec · North Green Street
11

Turn left onto Washington Street

213 ft · 10 sec · Washington Street
12

Turn left

98 ft · 7 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat in Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madisonville, KY

36 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

Crofton, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madisonville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.2 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 72.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street

Turn right onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street

Navigation decision point

6
70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 14 Toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
4
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 60; US 41 Alt / North Green Street

Turn left onto US 60; US 41 Alt / North Green Street

Navigation decision point

4
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | Washington Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

4
72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.32 one way

$22.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.43 $24.86
premium $4.89 $13.93 $27.87
diesel $5.61 $15.99 $31.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.14 $4.63

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hopkinsville, KY

Late night in Hopkinsville on Sunday

Local time

5:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 13 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 1:01PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:41PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Destination

Henderson, KY

Late night in Henderson on Sunday

Local time

5:13 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

2 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 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly efficient journey, as 96% of this route is dedicated to highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-69 and I-169, which provide a consistent, high-speed experience for the driver. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 43.7 miles on I-69, allowing you to settle into a steady pace for a significant portion of the trip. The transition toward the end of the route involves a shift onto 2nd Street, moving you from the open interstate environment into the local Henderson street grid. Overall, the drive feels like a focused, highway-heavy commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.7 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 169. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles (US 60; US 41 Alt / North Green Street): Navigation decision point.

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 20m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.7 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 0.1 miles (US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles (US 60; US 41 Alt / North Green Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Henderson, 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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