Origin
Princeton, KY
Late night in Princeton on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton, 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
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Princeton and Hopkinsville, Kentucky, you are looking at a quick 28.7-mile journey that takes approximately 43 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two Southeast towns without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Princeton Road, Hopkinsville Road, and Hopkinsville Street to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of around $4, this commute is highly economical for travelers moving through the region. It is a straightforward, practical link that avoids the complexities of major interstate travel entirely. Whether you are heading to Hopkinsville for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of this connection makes it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Road | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Hopkinsville Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Princeton Road
— 15.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 91; KY 139; KY 293
518 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Continue on US 62; KY 91; KY 139; KY 293
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto KY 91
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hopkinsville Street
4
Continue on KY 91
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
5
Continue on KY 91
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Princeton Road
6
Continue on US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Street
7
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 9th Street
8
Turn right onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
9
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
28.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn right onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
5:28 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
22 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
43m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features no highway travel, meaning you will spend the entire 43 minutes on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 15.1 miles along Princeton Road, which offers a brief moment of steady driving before the route returns to its more technical, winding character. Navigating these local paths requires your full attention as the road conditions shift frequently. It is a classic Kentucky backroad experience that favors steady handling over high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on Princeton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in near Bethel Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Princeton, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 28.6 miles (Bethel Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
572 ft
488 ft
Total Climb
120 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
572 ft
~20.5 mi in
Elevation Range
84 ft
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 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on Princeton Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 28.6 miles (Bethel Street): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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