How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Camargo, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Camargo, KY is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.62 mi
04h 41m
Flight
212.52 mi
342.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.52 mi
Kilometers
342.01 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.62 mi
Kilometers
401.72 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camargo
Thu, Apr 16, 4:55 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Camargo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Hopkinsville
124.6 mi
02h 20m
To Camargo
125 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling

    1554 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    1559 ft · 30 sec · Maysville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Maysville Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Bank Street

    2223 ft · 38 sec · South Bank Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Camargo Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Camargo Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto McCormick Road

    14 m · 2 sec · McCormick Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McCormick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 39%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 28%
I 64 East
28.5 mi · 11%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 10%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Camargo Road
4.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
212.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 20m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camargo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Hopkinsville and 125 miles from Camargo.

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

The direct path is about 212.5 miles (342 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Camargo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camargo.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Camargo. Straight-line distance: 212.52 mi (342.01 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 Camargo

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.9942500, -83.8877000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Camargo (-83.8877, 37.99425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.34 L · about $33.22
Round trip
$66.45
17.62 gal · 66.68 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.22 $66.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.47 $74.94
Premium $4.65 $41.00 $82.00
Diesel $5.30 $46.73 $93.46

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Camargo, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 11:14:09, although it is 12:14:09 in Camargo.

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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.