How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Irvington, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Irvington, KY is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
125.73 mi
02h 30m
Flight
96.49 mi
155.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.49 mi
Kilometers
155.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.73 mi
Kilometers
202.34 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-18T01:50
Arrive Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Beaver Dam
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Hopkinsville
62.8 mi
01h 15m
To Irvington
62.9 mi
01h 15m

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
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodlawn Street

    598 ft · 12 sec · Woodlawn Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    932 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
55.3 mi · 44%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 20%
Kirk-Glen Dean Road
16.7 mi · 13%
Falls of Rough Road
16.2 mi · 13%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Dam
01h 15m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Hopkinsville and 62.9 miles from Irvington.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 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 Irvington.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

54 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

88 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Irvington. Straight-line distance: 96.49 mi (155.28 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 Irvington

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,192
Coordinates37.8803400, -86.2838600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Irvington (-86.28386, 37.88034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.79 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.49
8.88 gal · 33.58 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.74 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.77
Premium $4.65 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $5.30 $23.55 $47.10

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 Irvington. The current time is 01:50:00.

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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.