How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Clinton, KY?
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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 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marshall County, Kentucky
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Clinton.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 21 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
1470 ft · 25 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
38.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 339: Wingo, Clinton
974 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
725 ft · 25 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
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 leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Clinton?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Calvert City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 53.6 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Calvert City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 84.27 mi (135.62 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 36.6672800, -88.9934000 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-88.9934, 36.66728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.25 | $28.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
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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