How far is Glasgow, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

Fastest route

The distance from Glasgow, Kentucky 42141 to Hopkinsville, Kentucky is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometers), and the estimated travel time is 1 hour and 46 minutes via US-68 W. The fastest route is recommended due to current traffic conditions.

Directions

  1. Start by heading northwest on W Main St/N Public Square toward Court House Square/S Race St.
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Court House Square/S Race St.
  3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Public Square/W Washington St.
  4. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Green St.
  5. Take Cumberland Pkwy, I-65 S, and US-68 W to E 9th St in Hopkinsville.
  6. Turn left onto Scottsville Rd, then right onto the Louie B. Nunn-Cumberland Parkway W ramp.
  7. Merge onto Cumberland Pkwy, and use any lane to take exit 1B to merge onto I-65 S toward Bowling Green.
  8. Take exit 20 for William H. Natcher Green River Parkway/KY-9007 N toward Bowling Green/Owensboro.
  9. Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 20B, follow signs for I-165 N/Owensboro and merge onto I-165/KY-9007 N.
  10. Take exit 5 to merge onto US-68 W/Russellville Rd toward Russellville/Bowling Green.
  11. Continue to follow US-68 W and straight onto Bowling Green Rd.
  12. Continue onto Franklin St, then turn right to stay on W 4th St.
  13. Continue onto Hopkinsville Rd, passing by Family Dollar on the right in 0.2 mi.
  14. Arrive at Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your journey ahead of time, considering the estimated travel time and potential traffic conditions.
  • ⛽ Make sure to fuel up your vehicle before embarking on the trip to avoid any inconveniences.
  • 📱 Use a GPS navigation system or a maps app on your smartphone to help guide you along the route.
  • 🚦 Stay updated on current traffic conditions and consider alternative routes if necessary to avoid delays.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks or meals for the journey to keep yourself refreshed during the drive.
  • 🚘 Observe speed limits and traffic regulations for a safe and enjoyable trip.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any road construction or detours that might affect your route and plan accordingly.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.5 mi
01h 48m
Flight
87.69 mi
141.12 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.5 mi
Kilometers
166.57 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:28 PM CDT
Return by in Glasgow
Mon, Jun 1, 5:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-06-01T13:40
Arrive Hopkinsville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
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
Auburn
KY

City in Kentucky

From Glasgow
50.5 mi
00h 54m
To Hopkinsville
53.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    72 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Race Street

    85 m · 10 sec · South Race Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    110 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Green Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Green Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scottsville Road

    1613 ft · 29 sec · Scottsville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2092 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Cumberland Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hopkinsville Road
34.3 mi · 33%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 21%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 12%
Cumberland Parkway
11 mi · 11%
Russellville Road
8.24 mi · 8%
I 165
5.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hopkinsville Road

Continue straight

26.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 54m from Glasgow
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glasgow and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Glasgow and 53.1 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glasgow and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

69 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

79 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

90 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 87.69 mi (141.12 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,411
Coordinates36.9958800, -85.9119200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.911907, 36.995901)
End: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Hopkinsville. The current time is 13:40:01.

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.