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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
41.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2626 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Henderson Bypass
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass
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Turn left onto South Green Street
14.3 mi · 16 min · South Green Street
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Turn left onto East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Turn right onto County Road C
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road C
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slaughters.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Breckinridge Center. Straight-line distance: 60.05 mi (96.64 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Breckinridge Center
Census-designated place in Union County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,080 |
| Coordinates | 37.6828200, -87.8630800 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breckinridge Center (-87.86308, 37.68282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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