Origin
Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
Morning in Pleasure Ridge Park on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasure Ridge Park, 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 6m
Distance
162.2 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
Miks Bergmanis
Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
Pleasure Ridge Park, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is 162.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m via Western Kentucky Parkway and I 169, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's ideal for a single-day journey. Expect a smooth ride primarily on well-maintained parkways and interstates, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-fuss drive with minimal complexity.
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
81.1 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 97.5 mi | 1h 44m |
| I 169 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Dixie Highway | 22.9 mi | 30m |
| South Dixie Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North Dixie Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Elizabethtown Bypass | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Greenwood Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 97.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasure Ridge Park, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on Bayshore Court
20 ft
·
2 sec
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Bayshore Court
2
Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
362 ft
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23 sec
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Feyhurst Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 1931
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Greenwood Road
4
Turn right onto US 31W; US 60
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 31W
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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North Dixie Boulevard
6
Continue on US 31W
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
South Dixie Boulevard
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
9
Continue on US 31W
476 ft
·
6 sec
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North Dixie Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dixie Highway
11
Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Elizabethtown Bypass
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
13
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
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Western Kentucky Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 169
281 ft
·
3 sec
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I 169
16
Continue on I 169
25 mi
·
26 min
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I 169
Exit 106A
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
18
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
19
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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McLean Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
21
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
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Bethel Street
22
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 6m duration, this is a perfect one-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight, though the drive itself is not particularly challenging in terms of navigation. With only one recommended stop, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 100 miles on the Western Kentucky Parkway, so ensure you top off your tank before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services might be spaced out on the parkway.
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 81.1 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.5 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 38m 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 33m
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 Pleasure Ridge Park, 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 Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
This is one driving day of about 162.2 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park, 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 97.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 81.1 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park, 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 97.5 miles.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 161.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway
Turn right onto US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
38 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky P...
7
135.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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
160.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
161.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
$25.36 one way
$50.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.21 | $62.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
Gas CO2
57 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.
Destination
Hopkinsville, KY
Morning in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 9 mph
22% 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
16 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 6m 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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 41.2
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...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 70.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 75% of the drive on major roadways like the Western Kentucky Parkway and I 169. You'll experience a significant stretch of 97.5 miles on the Western Kentucky Parkway without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The overall feel is that of a direct, efficient drive, rather than one filled with winding backroads or frequent town navigations. The transition between the parkway and I 169 is seamless, maintaining a high-speed driving environment for most of the journey.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.5 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 162.2 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 1.1 miles (US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Pleasure Ridge Park, KY and Hopkinsville, KY, road signs point toward Leitchfield, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
Leitchfield
38 mi in
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~51m
Paducah
38 mi in
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~51m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
38 mi in
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~51m
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 3h 6m. Total distance: 162.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.5 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 1.1 miles (US 31W; US 60 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.8 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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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