How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Corbin, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Corbin, KY is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
223.28 mi
04h 15m
Flight
187.6 mi
301.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.6 mi
Kilometers
301.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.28 mi
Kilometers
359.33 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-17T02:30
Arrive Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 6:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
8:28 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
Edmonton
KY

City in Kentucky, U.

From Hopkinsville
111.5 mi
02h 07m
To Corbin
111.8 mi
02h 07m

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
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Dixie Highway

    1967 ft · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Skinier Street

    927 ft · 16 sec · Skinier Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Laurel Avenue

    1467 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1361 ft · 51 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    75 m · 5 sec · West Gordon Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 38%
Russellville Road
35.9 mi · 16%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 10%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 6%
KY 914
12.3 mi · 5%
Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
187.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmonton
02h 07m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corbin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 111.8 miles from Corbin.

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

The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.72 one way or $59.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Corbin. Straight-line distance: 187.6 mi (301.92 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Corbin (-84.09688, 36.9487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.82 L · about $29.72
Round trip
$59.43
15.76 gal · 59.64 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.72 $59.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.51 $67.03
Premium $4.65 $36.67 $73.35
Diesel $5.30 $41.80 $83.59

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Corbin, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 02:30:14, although it is 03:30:14 in Corbin.

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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.