How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Goshen, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Goshen, KY is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
183.78 mi
03h 29m
Flight
149.28 mi
240.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.28 mi
Kilometers
240.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.78 mi
Kilometers
295.77 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-19T02:16
Arrive Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
10:02 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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
91.8 mi
01h 44m
To Goshen
91.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, KY 22: Brownsboro Road

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road

    89 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road

    90 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 42 East

    36 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brownsboro Road

    9.5 mi · 15 min · Brownsboro Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Goshen Lane

    28 m · 4 sec · Goshen Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goshen Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 53%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 21%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 14%
Brownsboro Road
9.53 mi · 5%
Henry Watterson Expressway
9.12 mi · 5%
I 264 East
0.78 mi
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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 44m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Hopkinsville and 91.9 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 149.28 mi (240.25 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goshen

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates38.4031200, -85.5741300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Goshen (-85.57413, 38.40312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $24.47
Round trip
$48.95
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.47 $48.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $4.65 $30.20 $60.41
Diesel $5.30 $34.42 $68.85

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Goshen, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 02:16:38, although it is 03:16:38 in Goshen.

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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.