How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Edgewood, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Edgewood, KY is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.11 mi
04h 50m
Flight
217.37 mi
349.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.37 mi
Kilometers
349.82 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.11 mi
Kilometers
418.61 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Mon, May 25, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Mon, May 25, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-05-25T07:53
Arrive Edgewood
Mon, May 25, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
7:20 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

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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Hopkinsville
130 mi
02h 25m
To Edgewood
130.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 236: Erlanger

    1749 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Donaldson Highway

    1286 ft · 24 sec · Donaldson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3034 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dudley Pike

    40 m · 7 sec · Dudley Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Beech Drive

    2012 ft · 1 min · Beech Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beech Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 38%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 27%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 15%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 10%
I 75 North
11.4 mi · 4%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 4%
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 25m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 130 miles from Hopkinsville and 130.1 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewood.

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 Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 217.37 mi (349.82 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Edgewood

City in Kentucky, United States

Population8,779
Coordinates39.0186700, -84.5818900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Edgewood (-84.58189, 39.01867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.74 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
18.36 gal · 69.48 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.62 $69.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.04 $78.09
Premium $4.65 $42.72 $85.45
Diesel $5.30 $48.69 $97.38

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Edgewood, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 07:53:20, although it is 08:53:20 in Edgewood.

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.