How far is Fulton, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Fulton, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
104.93 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.6 mi
129.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.6 mi
Kilometers
129.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.93 mi
Kilometers
168.87 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Hopkinsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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 Fulton
52.4 mi
00h 58m
To Hopkinsville
52.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    582 ft · 14 sec · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mears Street

    1083 ft · 27 sec · Mears Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mayfield Road

    528 ft · 11 sec · Mayfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fulgham Road

    74 m · 5 sec · Fulgham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2047 ft · 42 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

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

    40.6 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

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

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West 9th Street

    1470 ft · 29 sec · West 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kentucky Avenue
48.6 mi · 46%
I 24 East
40.6 mi · 39%
Cadiz Road
9.21 mi · 9%
Hopkinsville Road
3.76 mi · 4%
West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 1%
US 68
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Kentucky Avenue

Merge slight left

48 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert City
00h 58m from Fulton
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 52.4 miles from Fulton and 52.5 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fulton and 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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 80.6 mi (129.71 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,108
Coordinates36.5042300, -88.8742300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton (-88.87423, 36.50423)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Hopkinsville. The current time is 04:16:29.

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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.