How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Earlington, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Earlington, KY is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.22 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.25 mi
45.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.85 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earlington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-15T17:15
Arrive Earlington
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crofton
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Hopkinsville
16.2 mi
00h 19m
To Earlington
16.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Greenville, Nortonville

    912 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Greenville Road

    2495 ft · 59 sec · Greenville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hopkinsville Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Hopkinsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Railroad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Avenue
23.8 mi · 74%
Hopkinsville Road
6.25 mi · 19%
South Railroad Street
0.74 mi · 2%
West 9th Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Greenville Road
0.47 mi · 1%
US 62
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McLean Avenue

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crofton
00h 19m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Earlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crofton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Hopkinsville and 16.1 miles from Earlington.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Earlington.

Stop Ideas Near Crofton

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

37 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

59 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

97 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Evansville, IN

103 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Earlington. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.47 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Earlington

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,321
Coordinates37.2742100, -87.5119400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Earlington (-87.51194, 37.27421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Earlington. The current time is 17:15:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.