How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Anchorage, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Anchorage, KY is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Anchorage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Anchorage.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto McLean Avenue
2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue
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Take the ramp left
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Evergreen Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Hazelwood Road
1849 ft · 1 min · Hazelwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hazelwood Road
7 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Anchorage.
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
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Anchorage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Anchorage?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Hopkinsville and 89.3 miles from Anchorage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Anchorage, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers near Anchorage.
Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leitchfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 144.47 mi (232.5 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
Small city in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,427 |
| Coordinates | 38.2667400, -85.5330200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anchorage (-85.53302, 38.26674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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