How far is Clinton, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.12 mi
02h 08m
Flight
84.27 mi
135.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.27 mi
Kilometers
135.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.12 mi
Kilometers
172.39 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 10, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Fri, Apr 10, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-10T01:38
Arrive Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 10, 3:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Calvert City
KY

City in Marshall County, Kentucky

From Clinton
53.5 mi
01h 04m
To Hopkinsville
53.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert City
01h 04m from Clinton
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Calvert City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Clinton and 53.6 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calvert City, 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 Calvert City.

BUS

Paducah, KY

20 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Vienna, IL

64 mi away
504 West Vine Street
RAIL

Fulton

74 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

86 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    725 ft · 30 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    12 mi · 21 min · Mayfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Purchase Parkway North: Mayfield

    778 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    40.6 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 9th Street

    1470 ft · 29 sec · West 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 84.27 mi (135.62 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,244
Coordinates36.6672800, -88.9934000
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-88.9934, 36.66728)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Hopkinsville. The current time is 01:38:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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