How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Flemingsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Flemingsburg, KY is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
265.61 mi
05h 08m
Flight
231.98 mi
373.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.98 mi
Kilometers
373.33 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.61 mi
Kilometers
427.45 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flemingsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-16T15:34
Arrive Flemingsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 2:08 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
6:44 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
132.7 mi
02h 34m
To Flemingsburg
133 mi
02h 34m

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
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  19. 19

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  25. 25

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Maysville Road

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Maysville Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Water Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 37%
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 27%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 9%
Maysville Road
12.6 mi · 5%
Lexington Road
8.5 mi · 3%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 3%
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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
232 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
02h 34m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flemingsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 132.7 miles from Hopkinsville and 133 miles from Flemingsburg.

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

The direct path is about 232 miles (373.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Flemingsburg, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flemingsburg.

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 Flemingsburg. Straight-line distance: 231.98 mi (373.33 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Flemingsburg

City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,804
Coordinates38.4223000, -83.7338100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Flemingsburg (-83.73381, 38.4223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.48 L · about $35.33
Round trip
$70.67
18.74 gal · 70.96 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.33 $70.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.85 $79.70
Premium $4.65 $43.61 $87.22
Diesel $5.30 $49.70 $99.40

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 Flemingsburg, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 15:34:42, although it is 16:34:42 in Flemingsburg.

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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.