How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Lewisport, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Lewisport, KY is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Lewisport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Lewisport.
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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
2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue
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Take the ramp left
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
19.4 mi · 21 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431, KY 70: Drakesboro, Central City
1220 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2592 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
29.1 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Pell Street
17 m · 3 sec · Pell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Lewisport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
29.1 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hopkinsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewisport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Lewisport?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
South Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Hopkinsville and 50.4 miles from Lewisport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 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 Lewisport.
Stop Ideas Near South Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Lewisport. Straight-line distance: 80.78 mi (130 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewisport
City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 37.9370000, -86.9022100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisport (-86.90221, 37.937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
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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