How far is Georgetown, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Hopkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Hopkinsville.
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Start on South Court Street
11 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Road
119 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Take the exit slight right
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1029 ft · 21 sec · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Midway Road
2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road
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Continue on North Winter Street
1918 ft · 33 sec · North Winter Street
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Continue on Versailles Road
2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Midway Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road
1017 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Troy Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
86 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto McLean Avenue
1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street
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Turn left 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 Georgetown and Hopkinsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Hopkinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Hopkinsville?
The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Georgetown and 107.4 miles from Hopkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Hopkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Georgetown and Sunny near Hopkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 185.55 mi (298.62 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2098000, -84.5588300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $4.00 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $34.52 | $69.04 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $37.83 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $46.31 | $92.61 |
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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