How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Breckinridge Center, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Breckinridge Center, KY is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
90.55 mi
01h 45m
Flight
60.05 mi
96.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.05 mi
Kilometers
96.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.55 mi
Kilometers
145.73 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breckinridge Center
Fri, Apr 17, 5:59 PM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-17T16:14
Arrive Breckinridge Center
Fri, Apr 17, 5:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Slaughters
KY

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

From Hopkinsville
45.3 mi
00h 52m
To Breckinridge Center
45.2 mi
00h 52m

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
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Breckinridge Center.

  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

    2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    816 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2626 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Henderson Bypass

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · South Green Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road C

    1.4 km · 3 min · County Road C

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road C

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Avenue
67.5 mi · 75%
South Green Street
14.3 mi · 16%
Henderson Bypass
4.74 mi · 5%
US 41 South
1.29 mi · 1%
East Road
1.15 mi · 1%
County Road C
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McLean Avenue

Merge slight left

41.4 mi · 00h 44m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slaughters
00h 52m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Breckinridge Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Breckinridge Center?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Slaughters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Hopkinsville and 45.2 miles from Breckinridge Center.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slaughters

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

12 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

54 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Paducah, KY

106 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Breckinridge Center. Straight-line distance: 60.05 mi (96.64 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 Breckinridge Center

Census-designated place in Union County, Kentucky

Population2,080
Coordinates37.6828200, -87.8630800
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Breckinridge Center (-87.86308, 37.68282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 Breckinridge Center. The current time is 16:14:36.

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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.