How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Hardinsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Hardinsburg, KY is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
111.49 mi
02h 14m
Flight
84.84 mi
136.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.84 mi
Kilometers
136.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.49 mi
Kilometers
179.43 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardinsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-18T02:05
Arrive Hardinsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Rockport
KY

Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
55.7 mi
01h 07m
To Hardinsburg
55.7 mi
01h 07m

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
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.3 mi · 59 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 79: Morgantown, Caneyville

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    597 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Falls of Rough Road

    16.2 mi · 23 min · Falls of Rough Road

  13. 13

    Continue on McQuady-Axtel Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · McQuady-Axtel Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kirk-Glen Dean Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Kirk-Glen Dean Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
55.3 mi · 50%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 22%
Falls of Rough Road
16.2 mi · 15%
Kirk-Glen Dean Road
4.52 mi · 4%
McQuady-Axtel Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Morgantown Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 07m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Hopkinsville and 55.7 miles from Hardinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hardinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

44 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

87 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

95 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Hardinsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.84 mi (136.54 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Hardinsburg

County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,345
Coordinates37.7800600, -86.4605300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Hardinsburg (-86.46053, 37.78006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.89 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.86 gal · 29.78 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.65 $18.29 $36.58
Diesel $5.30 $20.84 $41.69

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 Hardinsburg. The current time is 02:05:40.

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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.