How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Burkesville, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Burkesville, KY is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.17 mi
02h 39m
Flight
117.4 mi
188.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.4 mi
Kilometers
188.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.17 mi
Kilometers
222.37 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burkesville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-18T02:06
Arrive Burkesville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Bowling Green
KY

The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.

From Hopkinsville
69 mi
01h 19m
To Burkesville
69.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 90: Glasgow, Burkesville

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Burkesville Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Burkesville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Summer Shade Road

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Summer Shade Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Glasgow Road

    14 mi · 16 min · Glasgow Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1138 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russellville Road
35.9 mi · 26%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 16%
Glasgow Road
14 mi · 10%
Cumberland Parkway
13.3 mi · 10%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Summer Shade Road
11.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 65

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

21.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 19m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Hopkinsville and 69.2 miles from Burkesville.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkesville.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

97 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

98 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

102 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Burkesville. Straight-line distance: 117.4 mi (188.93 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Burkesville

#2 Burkesville

City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,437
Coordinates36.7903400, -85.3705200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Burkesville (-85.37052, 36.79034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Burkesville. The current time is 02:06:43.

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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.