How far is Hopkinsville, KY from La Grange, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to La Grange, KY is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.43 mi
03h 34m
Flight
157.18 mi
252.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.18 mi
Kilometers
252.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.43 mi
Kilometers
309.69 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Sat, May 30, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, May 31, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-05-30T17:27
Arrive La Grange
Sat, May 30, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
96.2 mi
01h 47m
To La Grange
96.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and La Grange.

  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

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on KY 53 North: La Grange

    36 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Highway 53

    2286 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 53

  19. 19

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1502 ft · 37 sec · South 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 51%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 20%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 13%
I 71 North
16.6 mi · 9%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 5%
I 264 East
0.78 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
01h 47m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to La Grange?

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Hopkinsville and 96.3 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 157.18 mi (252.96 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

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

Population9,081
Coordinates38.4075700, -85.3788500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: La Grange (-85.37885, 38.40757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.7 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.4 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and La Grange, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 17:27:16, although it is 18:27:16 in La Grange.

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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.