How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Hillview, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Hillview, KY is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
157.11 mi
02h 55m
Flight
129.33 mi
208.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.33 mi
Kilometers
208.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.11 mi
Kilometers
252.84 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillview
Tue, May 5, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Tue, May 5, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-05-04T23:36
Arrive Hillview
Tue, May 5, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Caneyville
KY

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

From Hopkinsville
78.5 mi
01h 27m
To Hillview
78.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 1526

    97 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto John Harper Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · John Harper Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morning Side Drive

    1384 ft · 1 min · Morning Side Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Summers Drive

    950 ft · 44 sec · Summers Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Steedland Drive

    2048 ft · 2 min · South Steedland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Summit Drive

    699 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Beechland Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Beechland Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 63%
I 65 North
30.6 mi · 19%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 16%
John Harper Highway
0.68 mi
West 9th Street
0.65 mi
Elizabethtown
0.49 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 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 27m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Hopkinsville and 78.6 miles from Hillview.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopkinsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillview.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Hillview. Straight-line distance: 129.33 mi (208.14 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Hillview (-85.68551, 38.06979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Hillview, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 23:36:25, although it is 00:36:25 in Hillview.

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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.