How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Hendron, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Hendron, KY is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.11 mi
01h 28m
Flight
63.98 mi
102.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.98 mi
Kilometers
102.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.88 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 12, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-12T05:08
Arrive Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Eddyville
KY

City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
37.5 mi
00h 44m
To Hendron
37.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bethel Street

    92 m · 21 sec · Bethel Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    1470 ft · 25 sec · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lone Oak Road

    803 ft · 21 sec · Lone Oak Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1857 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elmdale Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Elmdale Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Mayfield Road

    2156 ft · 46 sec · Old Mayfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    105 m · 19 sec · Summit Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto At Massa Drive

    720 ft · 31 sec · At Massa Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · At Massa Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
58.2 mi · 77%
Cadiz Road
9.21 mi · 12%
Hopkinsville Road
3.65 mi · 5%
West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 2%
Elmdale Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Old Mayfield Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 68

Merge slight left

39.5 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eddyville
00h 44m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Hendron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Eddyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 37.6 miles from Hendron.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Hendron.

Stop Ideas Near Eddyville

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

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

BUS

Paducah, KY

44 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Madisonville, KY

61 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Vienna, IL

81 mi away
504 West Vine Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

89 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Hendron. Straight-line distance: 63.98 mi (102.96 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Hendron

Census designated place

Population4,687
Coordinates37.0395000, -88.6292200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Hendron (-88.62922, 37.0395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinsville and Hendron. The current time is 05:08:07.

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.