Origin
Oak Grove, KY
Morning in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, 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
22m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove, KY
Skyler Ewing
Hopkinsville, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Oak Grove and Hopkinsville, you can expect a brief 17.6-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-169, I-24, and Fort Campbell Boulevard, making this a highly efficient transit through the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated at around $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly connection. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this straightforward route offers a hassle-free way to move between these two Kentucky communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 8.4 mi | 8m |
| I 24 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Fort Campbell Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Thompsonville Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 8.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on KY 911
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Thompsonville Lane
2
Turn right onto US 41 Alternate
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Campbell Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
4
Merge onto I 24
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 24
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 81
Toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville
6
Continue on I 169
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 169
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
8
Keep slight left at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
McLean Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
11
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
12
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 81
Toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville
6
16 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hopkinsville, KY
Morning in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
7:33 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 71% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The drive maintains a consistent pace, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.4 miles along I-169. Because the trip is quite short, you won't encounter the fatigue associated with long-haul interstate travel. You will transition smoothly from the highway segments onto Fort Campbell Boulevard as you arrive at your destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic backroads.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on I 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 169 and I 24. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard.
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 22m drive. You will face about 7 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 (US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 22m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on I 169. 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: near the start (US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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