How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Auburn, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Auburn, KY is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
46.15 mi
00h 57m
Flight
43.17 mi
69.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.17 mi
Kilometers
69.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.15 mi
Kilometers
74.27 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 3:57 PM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-11T15:00
Arrive Auburn
Sat, Apr 11, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
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
Elkton
KY

Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
23.1 mi
00h 28m
To Auburn
23.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bowling Green Road

    807 ft · 16 sec · Bowling Green Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Echo Valley Road

    1894 ft · 38 sec · Echo Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russellville Road
27.9 mi · 60%
Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi · 11%
Bowling Green Road
4.89 mi · 11%
East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.19 mi · 7%
McLean Avenue
1.26 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Russellville Road

Continue on Russellville Road

19 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkton
00h 28m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Hopkinsville and 23.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkton

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

36 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

70 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Nashville, TN

81 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 43.17 mi (69.47 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

City in Kentucky

Population1,404
Coordinates36.8642100, -86.7102700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Auburn (-86.71027, 36.86421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Auburn. The current time is 15:00:46.

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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.