Origin
Russellville, KY
Morning in Russellville on Sunday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russellville, 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
42m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russellville, KY
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Russellville and Hopkinsville, this 35.3-mile journey is a quick, straightforward transit across the Kentucky countryside. Expect to spend about 39 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, West 4th Street, and Hopkinsville Road, keeping the entire route within the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 68 | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| Hopkinsville Road | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 68
— 26.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on US 68 Business
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 4th Street
2
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 4th Street
4
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Street
5
Continue on US 68 Business
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hopkinsville Road
6
Continue on US 68; KY 80
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 68; KY 80
7
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
8
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
9
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
34.7 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
10:13 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
42m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than zoning out on a monotonous interstate. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed, multi-lane traffic; instead, you’ll focus on navigating the local road network. There isn't a long, uninterrupted highway stretch here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on North Main Street, emphasizing the localized nature of the path. The road feels intimate and practical, trading speed for a more hands-on experience as you transition between these two Kentucky towns.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on US 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and Hopkinsville Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Russellville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is easy. At 42m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 42m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on US 68. 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 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (US 41; KY 109 / East 9th 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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