How far is Hendron, KY from Hopkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Hendron, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.99 mi
01h 16m
Flight
63.98 mi
102.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.98 mi
Kilometers
102.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.99 mi
Kilometers
119.08 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 12, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendron
2026-04-12T03:30
Arrive Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 12, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendron
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
Eddyville
KY

City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hendron
37.7 mi
00h 38m
To Hopkinsville
36.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on At Massa Drive

    93 m · 15 sec · At Massa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Felix Avenue

    552 ft · 31 sec · Felix Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Mayfield Road

    2561 ft · 57 sec · Old Mayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elmdale Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Elmdale Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1857 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Oak Road

    1457 ft · 46 sec · Lone Oak Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nashville

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 9th Street

    1470 ft · 29 sec · West 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right 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 Hendron 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
58.2 mi · 79%
Cadiz Road
9.21 mi · 12%
Hopkinsville Road
3.76 mi · 5%
West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2%
Elmdale Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Old Mayfield Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Merge slight left

58 mi · 01h 02m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eddyville
00h 38m from Hendron
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendron and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Eddyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Hendron and 36.4 miles from Hopkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendron and Mostly Sunny near Hopkinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Eddyville

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

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

BUS

Paducah, KY

44 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Madisonville, KY

61 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Vienna, IL

81 mi away
504 West Vine Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

89 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendron and Hopkinsville. Straight-line distance: 63.98 mi (102.96 km).

Hendron

#1 Hendron

Census designated place

Population4,687
Coordinates37.0395000, -88.6292200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Hopkinsville

#2 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: At Massa Drive (-88.629431, 37.039505)
End: Bethel Street (-87.490348, 36.865249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hendron and Hopkinsville. The current time is 03:30:15.

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.