How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Albany, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Albany, KY is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.57 mi
03h 03m
Flight
130.97 mi
210.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.97 mi
Kilometers
210.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.59 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 PM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-17T11:25
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakland
KY

City in Warren County, Kentucky, USA

From Hopkinsville
78.7 mi
01h 31m
To Albany
78.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bethel Street

    92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McLean Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McLean Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Russellville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Russellville Road

    19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Burkesville Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Burkesville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Summer Shade Road

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Summer Shade Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Glasgow Road

    14 mi · 16 min · Glasgow Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Albany Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Burkesville Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    71 m · 18 sec · Jefferson Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    63 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Cumberland Street

    33 m · 3 sec · East Cumberland Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cumberland Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russellville Road
35.9 mi · 23%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 14%
Burkesville Road
16.6 mi · 11%
Glasgow Road
14 mi · 9%
Cumberland Parkway
13.3 mi · 8%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

21.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 31m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Hopkinsville and 78.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

109 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

114 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

116 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 130.97 mi (210.77 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,979
Coordinates36.6909000, -85.1346800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Albany (-85.13468, 36.6909)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Albany. The current time is 11:25:24.

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.