How far is Eddyville, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Eddyville, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eddyville and Hopkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville and Hopkinsville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto School Drive
61 m · 18 sec · School Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1125 ft · 23 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
1538 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street
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Turn straight onto West 9th Street
1470 ft · 29 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto Bethel Street
92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eddyville and Hopkinsville.
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.
Fairview Avenue
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eddyville and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Eddyville to Hopkinsville?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Cadiz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Eddyville and 20 miles from Hopkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eddyville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hopkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Cadiz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cadiz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eddyville and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 36.16 mi (58.19 km).
#1 Eddyville
City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,550 |
| Coordinates | 37.0945000, -88.0803000 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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