How far is Hardinsburg, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Hardinsburg, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 02h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardinsburg and Hopkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardinsburg and Hopkinsville.
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Start on 3rd Street
32 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Allen Rhodes Road
76 m · 5 sec · Allen Rhodes Road
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Continue on Kirk-Glen Dean Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Kirk-Glen Dean Road
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Turn left onto McQuady-Axtel Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · McQuady-Axtel Road
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Continue straight
17 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Morgantown Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Morgantown Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1544 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
55.9 mi · 1 hr · 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 Hardinsburg 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
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg to Hopkinsville?
The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Hardinsburg and 56 miles from Hopkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hardinsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hopkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardinsburg and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 84.84 mi (136.54 km).
#1 Hardinsburg
County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 37.7800600, -86.4605300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.90 | $29.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
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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