How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Beaver Dam, KY?

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Road
67.8 mi
01h 24m · estimated
Flight
50.23 mi
80.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.23 mi
Kilometers
80.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
67.8 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
109.11 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver Dam
Fri, Apr 10, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-10T04:50
Arrive Beaver Dam
Fri, Apr 10, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Greenville
KY

City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States

From Hopkinsville
25.1 mi
00h 42m
To Beaver Dam
42.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Beaver Dam.

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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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
00h 42m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Sunny near Beaver Dam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Beaver Dam?

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Hopkinsville and 42.7 miles from Beaver Dam.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

34 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

76 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

93 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Beaver Dam. Straight-line distance: 50.23 mi (80.83 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Beaver Dam

#2 Beaver Dam

City in Kentucky, USA

Population3,553
Coordinates37.4019900, -86.8758300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Beaver Dam (-86.87583, 37.40199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Beaver Dam. The current time is 04:50:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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