How far is Earlington, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Earlington, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.08 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.25 mi
45.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.08 mi
Kilometers
51.62 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in Earlington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earlington
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive Hopkinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Earlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Crofton
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Earlington
16 mi
00h 19m
To Hopkinsville
16 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    102 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    69 m · 12 sec · South Robinson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cs-3021

    138 m · 25 sec · Cs-3021

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Hopkinsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greenville Road

    1606 ft · 39 sec · Greenville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenville Road
23.6 mi · 74%
Hopkinsville Road
6.25 mi · 19%
South Railroad Street
0.7 mi · 2%
East 9th Street
0.65 mi · 2%
McLean Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
US 68
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Greenville Road

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 19m from Earlington
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Earlington 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 Earlington to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Earlington and 16 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

37 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

59 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

97 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Evansville, IN

103 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earlington and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.47 km).

Earlington

#1 Earlington

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,321
Coordinates37.2742100, -87.5119400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Earlington (-87.51194, 37.27421)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Earlington and Hopkinsville. The current time is 15:28:45.

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.