Origin
Morehead, KY
Morning in Morehead on Sunday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morehead, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morehead, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Morehead and Hopkinsville, you are in for a short, direct journey covering 43 miles. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate exclusively via local roads, specifically St-1131, St-1047, and St-1065, rather than hopping on major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $7, this is a very economical excursion for your weekend plans. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the transition between them is seamless and straightforward. It is a quick point-to-point transit that fits easily into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| St-1065 | 1 mi | 3m |
| St-1047 | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| St-1122 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| St-1131 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 24.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morehead, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on St-1122
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
St-1122
2
Turn right onto St-1131
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
St-1131
3
Turn right onto St-1047
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
St-1047
4
Turn left onto St-1065
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
St-1065
5
Keep slight left at fork onto St-1065
480 ft
·
26 sec
·
St-1065
6
Turn left onto St-1067
168 ft
·
7 sec
·
St-1067
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 169
281 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 169
11
Continue on I 169
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 169
Exit 106A
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
13
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
14
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
McLean Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
16
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
17
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Morehead, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
St-1065
Keep slight left at fork onto St-1065
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
St-1067
Turn left onto St-1067
Navigation decision point
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
6
41.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 68, KY 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Hopkinsville, KY
Morning in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
7:10 AM
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between St-1131, St-1047, and St-1065. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will avoid the repetitive nature of interstate travel in favor of more technical, winding local corridors. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch on this path, meaning the road constantly shifts as you progress through the 43-mile journey. You should anticipate a hands-on driving experience where the road conditions change frequently. Navigating these local roads provides a much more intimate feel than a high-speed transit route, keeping you engaged from departure to arrival.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on I 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 169 and Western Kentucky Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near St-1065.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (St-1065): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.4 miles (St-1067): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 54m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on I 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hopkinsville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.3 miles (St-1065): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.4 miles (St-1067): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopkinsville, 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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