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Trip from Oregon, 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

3h 36m

Distance

192.7 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 24m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oregon, KY, KY

Oregon, KY

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Downtown Hopkinsville, KY, KY

Hopkinsville, KY

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Trip Overview

This 192.7-mile drive from Oregon, KY, to Hopkinsville, KY, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway, with a portion on I-169, this route is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 95% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's well-suited for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stop. You'll experience a consistent driving pace throughout this Southeast Kentucky to Southeast Kentucky route.

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

96.4 miles from Oregon, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Western Kentucky Parkway 98 mi 1h 45m
Bluegrass Parkway 58.2 mi 1h 2m
I 169 24.7 mi 26m
Louisville Road 4.7 mi 5m
Oregon Road 2.1 mi 8m
I 65 1.2 mi 1m
East 9th Street 0.7 mi 1m
McLean Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Western Kentucky Parkway — 98 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.

1

Start on Oregon Road

2.1 mi · 8 min · Oregon Road
2

Turn right onto US 127

4.7 mi · 5 min · Louisville Road
3

Turn left

0.4 mi · 47 sec
4

Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 65

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 65
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
10

Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 38B Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 169

281 ft · 3 sec · I 169
13

Continue on I 169

25 mi · 26 min · I 169
Exit 106A
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 9 Toward US 68, KY 80
15

Keep slight right at fork

184 ft · 4 sec
Exit 9 Toward US 68, KY 80
16

Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80

0.3 mi · 29 sec · McLean Avenue
17

Turn right onto US 41; KY 109

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 9th Street
18

Turn left onto Bethel Street

301 ft · 13 sec · Bethel Street
19

Arrive at destination

Bethel Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 36-minute drive, a morning departure is recommended to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Hopkinsville with plenty of time. With only one recommended stop and a 95% highway share, you can easily cover the 192.7 miles in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 98-mile stretch on the Western Kentucky Parkway, and plan your refueling accordingly. The $30 fuel cost estimate is a helpful guide for budgeting. Since this is a direct, highway-centric route, flexibility in your timing is an advantage.

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 96.4 miles from Oregon, KY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 42 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.4 miles or 1h 51m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopkinsville, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oregon, 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 Oregon, KY

This is one driving day of about 192.7 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Oregon, 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 98 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Vine Grove, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vine Grove, KY

96 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

Bloomfield, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hardinsburg, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.4 miles from Oregon, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cinco De Mayo Mexican Bar And Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bardstown, Kentucky

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15023501145

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bardstown, Kentucky

0.2 mi

Back Home Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bardstown, Kentucky

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.3

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15023316345

Visit website

Cinco De Mayo Mexican Bar And Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15023501145

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15023501333

Visit website

Back Home Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.8

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12707692800

Visit website

Wings and Rings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15023491963

Visit website

Slim Chickens

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 68.8

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+12705060980

Visit website

Toogie's Table

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.3

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+15022750891

Visit website

Mi Lindo Cuernavaca tienda taqueria

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+15023316034

Visit website

Huddle House

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.3

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15023497540

Visit website

Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.3

Bardstown, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15023316345

Visit website

Bean Cove

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.8

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12709822233

Visit website

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68.8

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12707636175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 67.5 and 191.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 91C-A Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 91C-B Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
6
68 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Paducah, Elizabethtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
7
166.3 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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
8
191.6 mi into trip | ~3h 34m 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

$30.13 one way

$60.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.08 $66.16
premium $4.89 $37.08 $74.17
diesel $5.61 $42.55 $85.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.8 0 $20.23 $9.25
Efficient EV 48.2 0 $16.86 $7.71
EV Truck/SUV 77.1 0 $26.98 $12.33

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Oregon, KY

Late night in Oregon on Sunday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hopkinsville, KY

Late night in Hopkinsville on Sunday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

19 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

3h 36m 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 drive for the vast majority of this 192.7-mile trip, with 95% of the route on main roads like the Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98 miles on the Western Kentucky Parkway, allowing for a steady pace. This means you'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained parkways designed for efficient travel. The character of the drive remains consistent, offering a straightforward journey with minimal deviations from high-speed roadways.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oregon, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.

Paducah

67.5 mi in | ~1h 20m

Western Kentucky Parkway West

67.7 mi in | ~1h 20m

Elizabethtown

68 mi in | ~1h 21m

About the Cities

Starting in Oregon, KY

Full guide →

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It features rugged coastlines, dense forests, fun cities, mountains, canyons, steppes, and desert in the southeastern part of the state.

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 3h 36m. Total distance: 192.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Hopkinsville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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