How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Brandenburg, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Brandenburg, KY is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Brandenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Brandenburg.
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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
55.3 mi · 59 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 79: Morgantown, Caneyville
1738 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
597 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Falls of Rough Road
16.2 mi · 23 min · Falls of Rough Road
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Continue on McQuady-Axtel Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · McQuady-Axtel Road
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Turn right onto Kirk-Glen Dean Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Kirk-Glen Dean Road
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Woodlawn Street
598 ft · 12 sec · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
9.8 mi · 17 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Turn slight right onto West Broadway
1149 ft · 25 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Old State Road
15 m · 1 sec · Old State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Brandenburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Brandenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Brandenburg?
The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Hopkinsville and 68.5 miles from Brandenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Brandenburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Brandenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam
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 Beaver Dam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Brandenburg. Straight-line distance: 106.73 mi (171.76 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandenburg
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,879 |
| Coordinates | 37.9989600, -86.1694100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brandenburg (-86.16941, 37.99896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
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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