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Trip from Hopkinsville, KY to Saint Dennis, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
165.4 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
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6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m
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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Saint Dennis, KY
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
Hopkinsville, KY to Saint Dennis, KY is 165.4 miles and takes about 3h 13m via Western Kentucky Parkway and I 169, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Kentucky, offering a relatively straightforward drive. With 73% of the route on highways, it's a practical option for a single-day trip. You'll find the fuel cost manageable, making it an economical choice for covering this distance. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.7 miles from Hopkinsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 96.9 mi | 1h 43m |
| I 169 | 24.4 mi | 26m |
| Dixie Highway North | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| Greenbelt Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| North Dixie Highway | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Elizabethtown Bypass | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| South Dixie Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 96.9 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville, KY and Saint Dennis, KY.
1
Start on Bethel Street
301 ft
·
17 sec
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Bethel Street
2
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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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
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 169
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward Elizabethtown
7
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 31W Bypass
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
10
Turn left onto US 31W
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Dixie Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
12
Continue on US 31W
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
13
Continue on US 31W
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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North Dixie Boulevard
14
Continue on US 31W
18 mi
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21 min
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Dixie Highway North
15
Turn left onto West Orell Road
1.0 mi
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2 min
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West Orell Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1230
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Lower River Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1230; KY 1934
6.0 mi
·
8 min
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Greenbelt Highway
18
Continue on KY 1934
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cane Run Road
19
Turn right onto New Lynnview Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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New Lynnview Drive
20
Turn left onto Lynnview Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Lynnview Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Lynnview Drive
Trip Plan
For this 3h 13m drive, leaving Hopkinsville in the morning is ideal, allowing ample daylight to reach Saint Dennis. Since it's a single-day trip and the fuel cost is estimated at $26, you likely won't need to worry about breaking it into multiple days. The longest stretch without a major road change is 96.9 miles, so plan your mid-drive break accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the longest highway segment, as services can be spaced out on parkways. You'll have flexibility on departure time given the relatively short duration.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.7 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.9 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 36 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Dennis, 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 165.4 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Hopkinsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 96.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Hopkinsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Beaver Dam Rest Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 165.3 — 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
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US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 34A
Toward Elizabethtown
7
123.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
4
132.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
US 31W / North Dixie Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W / North Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
165.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
Lynnview Drive
Turn left onto Lynnview Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.64 one way
$51.29 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.47 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Origin
Hopkinsville, KY
Afternoon in Hopkinsville on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Clear
NE 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Dennis, KY
Evening in Saint Dennis on Friday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
N 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 125.5
View on nps.gov
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 96.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 73% of the 165.4 miles on routes like the Western Kentucky Parkway and I 169. The longest continuous highway stretch is 96.9 miles on the Western Kentucky Parkway. After this, you'll transition to Dixie Highway North, which will feel more like surface road cruising. Expect a notable increase in exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach your destination.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.9 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 11 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 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 123.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
863 ft
422 ft
Total Climb
611 ft
Total Descent
709 ft
Highest Point
863 ft
~129.9 mi in
Elevation Range
441 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hopkinsville, KY to Saint Dennis, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Elizabethtown along the way.
Elizabethtown
25.8 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Hopkinsville, KY
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 165.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 68; KY 80; KY 109 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 123.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Dennis, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, 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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