How far is Audubon Park, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Audubon Park, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.91 mi
03h 05m
Flight
133.83 mi
215.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.83 mi
Kilometers
215.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.91 mi
Kilometers
267.01 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Mon, Apr 13, 10:29 AM CDT
Return by in Audubon Park
Mon, Apr 13, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Audubon Park
2026-04-13T08:24
Arrive Hopkinsville
Mon, Apr 13, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:06 AM to 10:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Audubon Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Caneyville
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Audubon Park
83 mi
01h 32m
To Hopkinsville
83 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Audubon Park and Hopkinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park and Hopkinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Dove Road

    105 m · 15 sec · Dove Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dove Lane

    138 m · 22 sec · Dove Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oriole Drive

    632 ft · 29 sec · Oriole Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    43 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Audubon Parkway

    1986 ft · 2 min · Audubon Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Preston Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Preston Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto New Grade Lane

    957 ft · 26 sec · New Grade Lane

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South

    1396 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

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

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Audubon Park and Hopkinsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 59%
I 65 South
38.1 mi · 23%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 15%
Preston Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi
Audubon Parkway
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 32m from Audubon Park
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Audubon Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Audubon Park to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Audubon Park and 83 miles from Hopkinsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Audubon Park and Hopkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Audubon Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caneyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caneyville.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Audubon Park and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 133.83 mi (215.38 km).

Audubon Park

#1 Audubon Park

City in Kentucky

Population1,487
Coordinates38.2039600, -85.7252400
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Audubon Park (-85.72524, 38.20396)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Audubon Park, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in Audubon Park is 08:24:27, although it is 07:24:27 in Hopkinsville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.