Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Night in Hopkinsville on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Hendron, 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 28m
Distance
75.1 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Hendron, KY
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Trip Overview
This 75.1-mile drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Hendron, KY is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a quick journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, suggesting a more connected-to-the-landscape experience. Since it's a short drive, you won't need an overnight stop, offering flexibility in your schedule. Both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so expect consistent regional characteristics throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 9th Street | — | — |
| West 7th Street | — | — |
| Cadiz Road | — | — |
| Hopkinsville Road | — | — |
| US 68 | — | — |
| US 62 | — | — |
| Lone Oak Road | — | — |
| Elmdale Road | — | — |
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 Hendron, 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
39 mi
·
42 min
8
Keep slight right
18 mi
·
19 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
10
Turn right onto Lone Oak Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lone Oak Road
11
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Turn left onto Elmdale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmdale Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Mayfield Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Old Mayfield Road
14
Turn right onto Summit Drive
344 ft
·
19 sec
·
Summit Drive
15
Turn left onto At Massa Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
At Massa Drive
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 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
$11.74 one way
$23.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Hendron, KY
Night in Hendron on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 28m 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 on this route, with no highway segments to break up the journey. You'll be traveling on roads like West 9th Street, West 7th Street, and Cadiz Road. The absence of highway driving means you'll likely experience more frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you pass through communities. Without a 'longest stretch' specified, it's best to anticipate a continuous series of turns and local road conditions for the entire 75.1 miles.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 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 Hendron, KY is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Hendron, 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 28m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m 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 Hendron, 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 Hendron, 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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