How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Greensburg, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Greensburg, KY is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.52 mi
02h 43m
Flight
113.19 mi
182.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.19 mi
Kilometers
182.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.52 mi
Kilometers
227.76 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-18T18:41
Arrive Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Plum Springs
KY

City in Warren County, Kentucky, United States

From Hopkinsville
70.6 mi
01h 21m
To Greensburg
70.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min · Cumberland Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton

    1812 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    614 ft · 8 sec · Greensburg Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    1226 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Hodgenville Avenue

    815 ft · 38 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Depot Street

    74 m · 11 sec · North Depot Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russellville Road
35.9 mi · 25%
Cumberland Parkway
29.1 mi · 21%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 15%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 8%
Greensburg Road
9.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

29.1 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plum Springs
01h 21m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Hopkinsville and 70.8 miles from Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hopkinsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Plum Springs

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 113.19 mi (182.16 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Greensburg

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates37.2608900, -85.4988500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Greensburg (-85.49885, 37.26089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.9 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.8 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Greensburg. The current time is 18:41:32.

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.