How far is Burkesville, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Burkesville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.18 mi
02h 39m
Flight
117.4 mi
188.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.4 mi
Kilometers
188.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.18 mi
Kilometers
222.38 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Burkesville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkesville
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkesville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Bowling Green
KY

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

From Burkesville
69 mi
01h 19m
To Hopkinsville
69.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    83 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1410 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glasgow Road

    14 mi · 16 min · Glasgow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Summer Shade Road

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Summer Shade Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Burkesville Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    2053 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hopkinsville Road
34.3 mi · 25%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 16%
Glasgow Road
14 mi · 10%
Cumberland Parkway
13.6 mi · 10%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Summer Shade Road
11.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Hopkinsville Road

Continue straight

26.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 19m from Burkesville
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Burkesville and 69.2 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

97 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

98 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

102 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkesville and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 117.4 mi (188.93 km).

Burkesville

#1 Burkesville

City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,437
Coordinates36.7903400, -85.3705200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Burkesville (-85.37052, 36.79034)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Burkesville and Hopkinsville. The current time is 00:27:48.

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.