Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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LaFayette, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Hopkinsville, KY to LaFayette, KY is 16.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Lafayette Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Kentucky. It's a straightforward surface road drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a quick connector rather than a destination drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Road | 13.9 mi | 24m |
| South Virginia Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Boddie Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 18th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and LaFayette, KY.
Start on Bethel Street
Turn right onto West 10th Street
Turn right onto KY 107
Turn left onto KY 107
Turn right onto KY 107
Continue on KY 107
Turn left onto Boddie Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 107 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KY 107 / East 18th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 107 / South Virginia Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Boddie Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.76 one way
$5.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hopkinsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 7:53PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Destination
Evening in LaFayette on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 7:53PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll spend the full 31 minutes navigating local streets and roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 13.9 miles along Lafayette Road. Expect a steady pace without the interruptions of highway exits or merges.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 10th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 107 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 107 / East 18th Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
135 ft
Highest Point
601 ft
~16.6 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
Founded 1796
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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