Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Late night in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Midway, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Midway, KY
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Trip Overview
Hopkinsville, KY to Midway, KY is 35 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Princeton Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, primarily within Kentucky. Expect a local road experience for the entire journey, with no highway driving involved. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary, offering a straightforward path between these two Kentucky locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Road | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Dawson Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Hopkinsville Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Madisonville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Princeton Road
— 15.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Midway, KY.
1
Start on Bethel Street
301 ft
·
20 sec
·
Bethel Street
2
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 9th Street
3
Continue on US 68; KY 80; KY 109
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 91
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Princeton Road
5
Continue on KY 91
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
6
Continue on KY 91
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hopkinsville Street
7
Turn right
251 ft
·
15 sec
8
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Market Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 62; KY 293
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
10
Continue on US 62; KY 293
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
11
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
McGoodwin Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Madisonville Street
13
Continue on US 62
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Dawson Road
14
Turn right onto KY 1627
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jones-Keeney Road
15
Arrive at destination
KY 1627
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 91 / Princeton Road
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 91 / Princeton Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East Market Street
Turn left onto East Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 62; KY 293 / North Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto US 62; KY 293 / North Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
29.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 62 / Madisonville Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Madisonville Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Midway, KY
Late night in Midway on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
1 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
53m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll navigate exclusively on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.1 miles on Princeton Road. The journey is primarily on roads like Princeton Road and Hopkinsville Road, suggesting a consistent feel throughout. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction as you traverse the local network, rather than a continuous open road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on Princeton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.6 miles (KY 91 / Princeton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.5 miles (East Market 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 53m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on Princeton Road. 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 1.6 miles (KY 91 / Princeton Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.5 miles (East Market Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midway, 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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