How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Dry Ridge, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Dry Ridge, KY is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Dry Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Dry Ridge.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto McLean Avenue
2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue
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Take the ramp left
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Troy Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3039 ft · 54 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue straight
144 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frankfort Road
1731 ft · 27 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn right onto Midway Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on South Winter Street
1918 ft · 33 sec · South Winter Street
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Continue on Midway Road
2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
1948 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle
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Continue on McClelland Circle
2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
56 m · 3 sec · McClelland Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle
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Continue on Cherry Blossom Way
1.1 km · 58 sec · Cherry Blossom Way
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Take the exit left toward I 75 North
2670 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Dry Ridge, Owenton
1223 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
3125 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Dry Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dry Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Dry Ridge?
The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Hopkinsville and 125.8 miles from Dry Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.49 one way or $66.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Dry Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dry Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Dry Ridge. Straight-line distance: 202.11 mi (325.26 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dry Ridge
City in Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 38.6820100, -84.5899400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dry Ridge (-84.58994, 38.68201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.49 | $66.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.77 | $75.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.10 | $94.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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