How far is Hartford, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Hartford, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.97 mi
01h 20m
Flight
51.61 mi
83.06 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hartford.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.61 mi
Kilometers
83.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.97 mi
Kilometers
112.61 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 PM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T17:12
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
White Plains
KY

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hartford
35 mi
00h 40m
To Hopkinsville
35 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on N Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · N Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hartford Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 231

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    36 mi · 39 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68, KY 80

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto McLean Avenue

    1718 ft · 30 sec · McLean Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Bethel Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bethel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
36 mi · 51%
I 169 South
25.1 mi · 36%
US Highway 231
2.9 mi · 4%
Hartford Road
2.14 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.75 mi · 3%
N Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

36 mi · 00h 39m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Plains
00h 40m from Hartford
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Hopkinsville?

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Hartford and 35 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Plains

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

24 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

73 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

89 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Paducah, KY

107 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 51.61 mi (83.06 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

City in Kentucky, USA

Population2,715
Coordinates37.4511600, -86.9091600
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-86.90916, 37.45116)
End: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Hopkinsville. The current time is 17:12:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.