How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Liberty, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Liberty, KY is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Liberty.
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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
61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs
1751 ft · 30 sec
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Merge left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Randolph Street
2131 ft · 47 sec · Randolph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middleburg Road
111 m · 7 sec · Middleburg Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Street
113 m · 10 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Turn right onto Lebanon Road
71 m · 5 sec · Lebanon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lebanon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Liberty.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
61.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Liberty?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Smiths Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Hopkinsville and 86.6 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Liberty, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Smiths Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smiths Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 144.07 mi (231.86 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Liberty
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,139 |
| Coordinates | 37.3184100, -84.9394000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-84.9394, 37.31841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
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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