How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Jenkins, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Jenkins, KY is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Jenkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Jenkins.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto McLean Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · McLean Avenue
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Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi · 11 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Russellville Road
19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1997 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
93.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right
1127 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
132 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto C and O Railroad Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1699 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cove Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Cove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Jenkins.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
93.3 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Partly Sunny near Jenkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Jenkins?
The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Hopkinsville and 158.6 miles from Jenkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Jenkins, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Partly Sunny near Jenkins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Jenkins. Straight-line distance: 268.93 mi (432.8 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jenkins
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 37.1734400, -82.6309900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jenkins (-82.63099, 37.17344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.51 | $95.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.99 | $103.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.25 | $118.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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