How far is Bloomfield, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.18 mi
02h 59m
Flight
139.5 mi
224.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.5 mi
Kilometers
224.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.18 mi
Kilometers
262.62 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, Apr 11, 8:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-11T14:46
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Bloomfield
81.5 mi
01h 29m
To Hopkinsville
81.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Hopkinsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    683 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    33 mi · 35 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

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

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 60%
Bluegrass Parkway
35.1 mi · 21%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 15%
Springfield Road
2.91 mi · 2%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi
McLean Avenue
0.33 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
139.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 29m from Bloomfield
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Bloomfield and 81.6 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny 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 Bloomfield and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 139.5 mi (224.5 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

Population1,083
Coordinates37.9103400, -85.3166200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomfield (-85.31662, 37.91034)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.29 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.58 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomfield, KY and Hopkinsville, KY. The current time in Bloomfield is 14:46:48, although it is 13:46:48 in Hopkinsville.

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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.